Excavations in the East Plaza of Tikal, Volumes – Tikal Report 16

This book includes description of the excavations in the East Plaza and the large acropolis-like mound to the east. all of the structures of the East Plaza are supported by a single flat surface, Platform 5D-2. Excavation revealed that the area maintained a constancy of form over time. The East Plaza served as an area for the gathering of large crowds of people. The author has identified the eastern portion of the Plaza as the principal marketplace of Tikal.

About the author

Christopher Jones

Summary

This book details excavations in Tikal's East Plaza and its large acropolis-like mound. Supported by a single flat surface (Platform 5D-2), structures in the East Plaza maintained constancy over time. The area functioned as a gathering place for large crowds, identified by the author as Tikal's principal marketplace.

Product details

• Authors: Christopher Jones, William M. Sumner
• Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.01.1996
• EAN: 9780924171420
• ISBN: 978-0-924171-42-0
• No. of pages: 98
• Dimensions: 216 mm x 279 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 666 g
• Series: University Museum Monographs; University Museum Monographs
• Subject: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous