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THE HYDROLOGY OF CHAU HIIX

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 July 2003

K. Anne Pyburn
K. Anne Pyburn
Affiliation:
Department of Anthropology, SB 130, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
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Abstract

The Maya archaeological site of Chau Hiix, located slightly south and between the ancient cities of Lamanai and Altun Ha, is associated with some of the most extensive hydrological control features recorded from the pre-Hispanic era in the New World. The modest population size of the community, combined with this enormously productive agricultural technology, strongly implies economic interdependency among Classic-period sites. The location of Chau Hiix on an important inland water route further suggests the transportation of foodstuffs outside the local area.

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Research Article
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Ancient Mesoamerica , Volume 14 , Issue 1 , January 2003 , pp. 123 - 129
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© 2003 Cambridge University Press

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