Miscellaneous Investigations in Central TikalG Tikal Report 23B by H. Stanley Lo

Description: Miscellaneous Investigations in Central TikalG Tikal Report 23B by H. Stanley Loten Provides detailed descriptions of four Great Temples (III, IV, V, and VI) at Tikal, Guatemala. Offers architectural analyses, and contributes to the understanding of Maya urban landscapes, making it valuable for Mayanists, archaeologists, and researchers interested in Maya architecture and construction techniques. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Maya center of Tikal, in Guatemala, is famous for its well-preserved architecture. This book presents detailed descriptions of four of the six Great Temples that dominate Tikals city center. Whereas Great Temples I and II were published in 1990 in Tikal Report 14, the four structures presented here are Great Temples III, IV, V, and VI. All but Great Temple V represent Late Classic construction and can be associated with known rulers.It is tempting to think of these structures as funerary monuments, but this is only a supposition. Their relationship with rulers may have been much more complex. This report is the primary record of these important buildings in Tikals urban landscape. It provides clear, precise, and usable architectural analyses for Mayanists, archaeologists, art historians, architectural historians, urbanists, and those interested in construction techniques and in the uses of Maya buildings.University Museum Monograph, 146 Author Biography H. Stanley Loten is an architect and Distinguished Research Professor at Carleton University. Long Description The Maya center of Tikal, in Guatemala, is famous for its well-preserved architecture. This book presents detailed descriptions of four of the six Great Temples that dominate Tikals city center. Whereas Great Temples I and II were published in 1990 in Tikal Report 14, the four structures presented here are Great Temples III, IV, V, and VI. All but Great Temple V represent Late Classic construction and can be associated with known rulers. It is tempting to think of these structures as funerary monuments, but this is only a supposition. Their relationship with rulers may have been much more complex. This report is the primary record of these important buildings in Tikals urban landscape. It provides clear, precise, and usable architectural analyses for Mayanists, archaeologists, art historians, architectural historians, urbanists, and those interested in construction techniques and in the uses of Maya buildings. University Museum Monograph, 146 Details ISBN1934536938 Author H. Stanley Loten Pages 160 Year 2017 ISBN-10 1934536938 ISBN-13 9781934536933 Format Hardcover Imprint University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology Subtitle Tikal Report 23B Place of Publication Philadelphia Country of Publication United States Illustrations 72 illus. DEWEY 972.81/2 Short Title Miscellaneous Investigations in Central Tikal--Great Temples III, IV, V, and VI Language English Publication Date 2017-09-20 UK Release Date 2017-09-20 AU Release Date 2017-09-20 NZ Release Date 2017-09-20 US Release Date 2017-09-20 Publisher University of Pennsylvania Press Alternative 9781934536940 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:147451697;

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