ANTH 323 - Mesoamerican Archaeology

Institution:

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

An introduction to the archaeology of Mesoamerica, which explores the natural and cultural diversity of the area south of the United States and north of lower Central America. Surveys the history of archaeological research in Mesoamerica and examines some of the specific methods of archaeological research that are unique to Mesoamerican archaeology. The focus is on three areas: the Gulf Coast and the Olmecs, the Valley of Mexico and its long history of settlement from the Tehuacan Valley through the Aztecs, and the southern Highlands and Lowlands inhabited by the Maya, although other regions of Mesoamerica are also discussed.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iup.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 357-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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