Atlas of the ancient Maya world / by Walter R.T. Witschey, Clifford T. Brown.

Format:

Map/Atlas

Author/Creator:

Witschey, Walter Robert Thurmond, 1941- author, cartographer.

Brown, Clifford T., 1962- author.

Series:

Early Americas: history and culture ; v. 13.

Early Americas : history and culture ; volume 13

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mayas--Antiquities--Atlases.

Mayas.

Mayas--Central America--Atlases.

Central America--Antiquities--Atlases.

Central America.

Genre:

Maps.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxix, 218 pages) : color maps.

Scales differ (W 94°33'--W 86°33'/N 21°44'--N 12°41').

Cartographic Data:

Scales differ (W 94°33'--W 86°33'/N 21°44'--N 12°41').

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2025]

Summary:

"This volume is the first comprehensive atlas of the Maya region published since 1940. Large-format pages provide 119 detailed full-color maps with striking terrain and over 10,000 known locations, sacbes, fortifications, emblem glyphs, inscriptions, and LiDAR coverage. Area maps show elevations, rainfall, physiography, soils, and political subdivisions. With map keys, a site index gazetteer, references, and instructions, this atlas is an essential reference for libraries and Maya scholars; for students and travelers, it will be invaluable for field work and trip planning. Thirty years in preparation, this atlas will be treasured by anyone with an interest in the ancient Maya world"-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 14, 2025).

Other Format:

Print version: Witschey, Walter Robert Thurmond, 1941- Atlas of the ancient Maya world

ISBN:

9789004721418

900472141X

OCLC:

1493515969

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789004721418 DOI

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license