ANT 246 - The Archaeology of Mesoamerica

Institution:

Adelphi University

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Description:

3 credits This course focuses on understanding the nature of the major Mesoamerican civilizations flourishing at the time of the arrival of the Europeans: the Maya, Aztec, and Zapotec. We will examine the rich archaeological record, the abundant ethnohistorical material, as well as original fieldwork data. The shared, distinctly Mesoamerican ideologies, which define their world views as expressed in ritual behavior, their complex economic systems, and their varied political structures will be analyzed.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.ADELPHI.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 877-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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