Maya Caves James Doyle ARCH 2410

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Maya Caves James Doyle ARCH 2410 “…the most sacred locations are those that combine the fundamental elements of earth and water in a unified sacred expression of the power of the earth…the cenote, a cave feature, defines the center…” Brady (1997: 603)

Setting

Mesoamerican Caves Teotihuacan Chalcatzingo

Preclassic Maya San Bartolo

WITZ - CH’E’EN

Caves as “Homes” of the Dead Art Institute of Chicago Panel Piedras Negras Stela 40

Watery Places

Caves as Canvas Tixkuytun, Yucatan Jolja, Chiapas La Palita, Guatemala

Caves as Pilgrimage Sites Naj Tunich, Guatemala Erotic Scenes Visit from Calakmul Lord “see road, see spirit-companion” Musicians Ball-players Multiple Small texts

Scenes of Important Events? Museo Principe Maya, Coban, Guatemala (8.19.10.0.0) 9 Ajaw 3 Muwaan, Jan. 31, AD 426 Jolja Cave, Chiapas

Caves Guiding Settlement

Cave-Place Animate, vital Ritual activity - “multilocality” Classic Maya “dwelling” Transculturation/continuity

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