Decoding astronomy in Maya art and architecture / Marion Dolan.
The exciting discoveries and newest revelations in the field of archeoastronomy present fascinating examples of the importance of astronomy to the ancient Maya Civilization. Through technological advancements made in the archeoastronomy community, this book will allow you to uncover a time capsule f...
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Table of Contents:
- Part I Introduction to the Maya Civilization
- Chapter 1 Uncovering a Lost Civilization
- Chapter 2 Introduction to the Ancient Maya
- Chapter 3 Maya Society
- Part II Astronomy and Architecture of the Ancient Maya
- Chapter 4 Maya Architecture and Astronomy
- Chapter 5 Astronomy of the Maya
- Part III Maya Gods and Mythology
- Chapter 6 Deities of the Maya
- Chapter 7 Maya Mythology, Cosmology and Art
- Part IV Maya Preclassic and Classic Cities
- Chapter 8 Early Cities in Mesoamerica
- Chapter 9 Early Classic Cities of the Maya
- Chapter 10 Maya City of Palenque
- Chapter 11 Maya City of Copan
- Chapter 12 Late Classic Cities of the Maya
- Part V Maya Postclassic Cities
- Chapter 13 Postclassic Cities of the Yucatan Peninsula
- Chapter 14 Maya City of Chichen Itza
- Chapter 15 Postclassic Cities of the Yucatan Peninsula
- Chapter 16 LiDAR Technology.