This work enumerates and discusses the various iconographic elements borne by the two main Aztec (15th and 16th centuries) variants of Tlaltecuhtli (the anthropomorphic version of the Aztec earth) so as to elucidate their meanings and symbolism. It also compiles not only the arguments and sources relevant to studies of Tlaltecuhtli, but also, for the first time, all known published images of the deity. The end result demonstrates that not only were there two main Tlaltecuhtli variants, but that the first of these was female and the second male. The author focuses specifically on...
This work enumerates and discusses the various iconographic elements borne by the two main Aztec (15th and 16th centuries) variants of Tlaltecuhtli (t...
Building on a re-assessment of the major Aurignacian sequences found in central Europe and the Balkans, this book picks up the trail of the earliest anatomically modern humans across Europe. The analysis of the lithic productions from Geissenklosterle in Germany, Willendorf and Krems in Austria and Bacho Kiro in Bulgaria provides the basis for a discussion about the unity and variability of the initial stages of this cultural complex, equated with the beginning of the Upper Palaeolithic.
Building on a re-assessment of the major Aurignacian sequences found in central Europe and the Balkans, this book picks up the trail of the earliest a...
This analysis of lithics looks at 'cultural affinities between Southeast Asia and Northeast India during prehistoric times with special reference to Ganol and Rongram Valleys in Meghalaya'.
This analysis of lithics looks at 'cultural affinities between Southeast Asia and Northeast India during prehistoric times with special reference to G...
This study attempts to show, that although the surgery of primitive peoples has held, even in the most ancient periods, an astonishing degree of technical efficiency, it has remained fairly undeveloped and limited in scope. This is due to the fact that although technical in character, this science is determined by the concept of disease prevailing in a given society.
This study attempts to show, that although the surgery of primitive peoples has held, even in the most ancient periods, an astonishing degree of techn...
Since the 1950s, hundreds of enclosed rural settlements have been found in Japan, although this is the first attempt at a morphological analysis of the plans of these structures. This volume examines site morphology, the geographical division of sites and their position within the landscape before focusing on four case studies. These examples are studied in terms of the nature of the site and its architectural features, and also for traces of craft activities and the economy in general, for the acquisition and provision for the storage of foodstuffs, and for evidence of social change....
Since the 1950s, hundreds of enclosed rural settlements have been found in Japan, although this is the first attempt at a morphological analysis of th...
Proceedings of a conference on the early archaeology of Cadiz, Spain, held in April 2008. Contents: 1) Los jovenes investigadores en la Universidad. Una truculenta carrera en pos del reconocimiento cientifico y la estabilidad laboral (Ana Ma Niveau de Villedary y Marinas); 2) La Arqueologia de las sociedades prehistoricas como compromiso social, docente e investigador. Proyectos de estudio de la region historica del Estrecho Gibraltar (Jose Ramos Munoz); 3) Balance de dos recientes experiencias investigadoras en arqueologia: de Baelo Claudia al Museo de Cadiz (Alicia Arevalo Gonzalez); 4)...
Proceedings of a conference on the early archaeology of Cadiz, Spain, held in April 2008. Contents: 1) Los jovenes investigadores en la Universidad. U...
This volume is a valuable study of very early sites, in particular from the Lower and Middle Pleistocene. A number of parasite finds are detailed from a range of contexts including coprolites and sediment samples. The results highlight the history of different parasite groups and sites and give information on the feeding and behaviour of the hosts. A new methodology is proposed, in which the coprolite material is considered as any other archaeological material. A very useful procedure is outlined in order to enable archaeologists and researchers on coprolites to assemble all the information...
This volume is a valuable study of very early sites, in particular from the Lower and Middle Pleistocene. A number of parasite finds are detailed from...