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Ancient Maya : the rise and fall of a rainforest civilization / Arthur Demarest

by Arthur Demarest

This archaeological study examines the ancient Maya civilisation through recent evidence from paleoecology and epigraphy. It explores their rainforest adaptations and the spiritual beliefs that integrated into all aspects of daily life.

Accession 1282 ISBN 0521533902 Publisher Cambridge University Press
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