Material Information |
| Title: |
The Shaft Caches of Structure 4 at Blue Creek, Belize An Analysis of the Archaeological Evidence and Symbolism of the Feature and its Presumed Interment Ceremony |
| Physical Description: |
Book |
| Language: |
English |
| Creator: |
Pedersen, Lyssabeth C. |
| Publisher: |
New College of Florida |
| Place of Publication: |
Sarasota, Fla. |
| Creation Date: |
2012 |
| Publication Date: |
2012 |
Subjects |
| Subjects / Keywords: |
Cache
Archaeology
Maya
Cosmology |
| Genre: |
bibliography ( marcgt )
theses ( marcgt )
government publication (state, provincial, terriorial, dependent) ( marcgt )
born-digital ( sobekcm )
Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
Notes |
| Abstract: |
The interment of artifacts in caches among the ancient Maya have proven to be an important feature of the worldviews and cultural facets of functioning urban centers. The "shaft caches" recovered from Structure 4 at the site of Blue Creek, Belize reveal information that aids our understanding of the Maya. The caches reflect the wealth of Blue Creek at the time of their interment during the Early Classic Period and before the progression ending in the city's abandonment during the Terminal Classic Period. This study will entail comparing the recovered data from the "shaft caches" found at Blue Creek with other caches and artifacts found in the larger Maya area of Belize. The comparison will allow us to get a better understanding of the cultural practices and functions of the ancient Maya city. The interment of the caches represents the peak of the city's wealth in the Early Classic Period and gives insight about the site's growth, decline and abandonment in the Terminal Classic Period. More specifically, the analysis will give us insight to the manner and purpose of the ritual in which the artifacts were deposited. |
| Statement of Responsibility: |
by Lyssabeth C. Pedersen |
| Thesis: |
Thesis (B.A.) -- New College of Florida, 2012 |
| Electronic Access: |
RESTRICTED TO NCF STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND ON-CAMPUS USE |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Source of Description: |
This bibliographic record is available under the Creative Commons CC0 public domain dedication. The New College of Florida, as creator of this bibliographic record, has waived all rights to it worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law. |
| Local: |
Faculty Sponsor: Andrews, Anthony |
Record Information |
| Source Institution: |
New College of Florida |
| Holding Location: |
New College of Florida |
| Rights Management: |
Applicable rights reserved. |
| Classification: |
local - S.T. 2012 P37 |
| System ID: |
NCFE004652:00001 |
|
Material Information |
| Title: |
The Shaft Caches of Structure 4 at Blue Creek, Belize An Analysis of the Archaeological Evidence and Symbolism of the Feature and its Presumed Interment Ceremony |
| Physical Description: |
Book |
| Language: |
English |
| Creator: |
Pedersen, Lyssabeth C. |
| Publisher: |
New College of Florida |
| Place of Publication: |
Sarasota, Fla. |
| Creation Date: |
2012 |
| Publication Date: |
2012 |
Subjects |
| Subjects / Keywords: |
Cache
Archaeology
Maya
Cosmology |
| Genre: |
bibliography ( marcgt )
theses ( marcgt )
government publication (state, provincial, terriorial, dependent) ( marcgt )
born-digital ( sobekcm )
Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
Notes |
| Abstract: |
The interment of artifacts in caches among the ancient Maya have proven to be an important feature of the worldviews and cultural facets of functioning urban centers. The "shaft caches" recovered from Structure 4 at the site of Blue Creek, Belize reveal information that aids our understanding of the Maya. The caches reflect the wealth of Blue Creek at the time of their interment during the Early Classic Period and before the progression ending in the city's abandonment during the Terminal Classic Period. This study will entail comparing the recovered data from the "shaft caches" found at Blue Creek with other caches and artifacts found in the larger Maya area of Belize. The comparison will allow us to get a better understanding of the cultural practices and functions of the ancient Maya city. The interment of the caches represents the peak of the city's wealth in the Early Classic Period and gives insight about the site's growth, decline and abandonment in the Terminal Classic Period. More specifically, the analysis will give us insight to the manner and purpose of the ritual in which the artifacts were deposited. |
| Statement of Responsibility: |
by Lyssabeth C. Pedersen |
| Thesis: |
Thesis (B.A.) -- New College of Florida, 2012 |
| Electronic Access: |
RESTRICTED TO NCF STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND ON-CAMPUS USE |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Source of Description: |
This bibliographic record is available under the Creative Commons CC0 public domain dedication. The New College of Florida, as creator of this bibliographic record, has waived all rights to it worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law. |
| Local: |
Faculty Sponsor: Andrews, Anthony |
Record Information |
| Source Institution: |
New College of Florida |
| Holding Location: |
New College of Florida |
| Rights Management: |
Applicable rights reserved. |
| Classification: |
local - S.T. 2012 P37 |
| System ID: |
NCFE004652:00001 |
|