Ancient Maya urbanism in the Eastern Lowlands -- Studying Maya cities -- The setting in space and time -- Preclassic foundations -- Southern Belize -- Vaca Plateau and Maya Mountains -- Belize Valley -- Northwestern Belize -- Northern Belize -- Comparisons and urban planning -- Deciphering meaning in Maya cities
Summary
Using field reports, data sets and "grey" literature on the many excavated sites, Houk provides a synthesis of archaeological data on the ancient cities of modern Belize for the Classical period and explores their urban planning and built environment. By examining the lowland cities, Houk's work offers balance to the literature on the entire Classic Maya polity