Maya civilization in perspective -- Trajectories of evolution : Maya archaeology and the preclassic Maya -- Maya states before the Classic period -- Planting the seed of civilization: the making of sacred ground -- Earth-mountain-caves and sky-serpent-birds : meta-narratives of preclassic Maya art -- The preclassic-classic Maya transition : a new beginning?
Summary
The First Maya Civilization discusses the most recent advances in our knowledge of the Preclassic Maya and the emergence of their rainforest civilization, with new data on settlement, political organization, architecture, iconography and epigraphy supporting a contemporary theoretical perspective that challenges prior assumptions
