Piedras Negras Archaeology, 1931-1939

by John M. Weeks, Jane A. Hill, Charles W. Golden

Situated on the banks of the Usumacinta River in northwestern Guatemala, Piedras Negras is an important Maya site known for its carved monuments and panels. Between 1931 and 1938 the University Museum conducted research at Piedras Negras, excavating the site core, producing an excellent site map, and documenting architectural developments to an unprecedented standard. Project member Tatiana Proskouriakoff revolutionized Maya historiography with her...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1931707758
• ISBN13: 9781931707756
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Museum Publication
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 3.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 8.8" x 11.3"