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Meeting Announcement
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| Tulane Maya Symposium |
| Sponsor: The Middle American Research Institute and the Stone Center for Latin American Studies, Tulane University |
| Contact Information Marcello Canuto Director, Middle American Research Institute Tulane University New Orleans LA 70118 USA Email: mari@tulane.edu URL: http://www.tulane.edu/~mari/MayaSymposium2010.htm |
| Meeting Dates: 02/26/2010 - 02/28/2010 |
| Description The Middle American Research Institute and The Stone Center for Latin American Studies present GREAT RIVER CITIES OF THE ANCIENT MAYA February 26-28, 2010 Tulane University, New Orleans, LA The ancient lowland Maya civilization of Mexico and Central America is often celebrated for its achievements in an environment unique for its lack of rivers, unlike that of the ancient Egyptian, Sumerian, Indus, and Chinese civilizations. Nevertheless many major lowland Maya cities were indeed located along important rivers such as the Usumacinta, Pasion, Belize, Motagua, among others. These River Cities provided the rest of the Maya lowlands access to the resource-rich highlands to the south, as well as contact with to both the Caribbean and Gulf coasts. Moreover, they facilitated the movement of peoples throughout the region, allowed for critical movement and trading of exotic goods, and gave rise to innovative artistic and architectural styles. For these reasons, this conference will focus on how and why the great river cities of the ancient lowland Maya represent some of the most intriguing, opulent, and important segments of this civilization. LIST OF PARTICIPANTS Keynote, Friday Feb. 26th: Presenters, Saturday Feb. 27th: Workshops, Sunday Feb. 28th: For scheduling details, registration and any other information go to our website: www.tulane.edu/~mari/MayaSymposium2010.htm or contact us at mari@tulane.edu. |
| Keywords: Maya | Archaeology | Cities |
| This announcement will be displayed until: 02/28/2010 |