Hi, Martin- great idea for a group. I'm only sorry it's been so quiet. Did the Pre-Classic or Classic Maya culture utilize substantial amounts of charcoal for...
Hi Supernatural Rabbit Scribe! It's true that the Classic Maya used large quantities of wood for the production of mortar which consisted in burning limestone...
Thanks very kindly. A few follow-up questions: 1) Were Maya structures joined together by mortar created in this manner throughout their history, or is there...
First of all, let me apologize for posting a question not specifically related to Maya architecture- hey, at least I'm not pitching an internet dating site!...
To answer your questions Supernatural Rabbit Scribe: 1- Mortar and stucco from limestone burning was used since the dawn of monumental architecture in the Maya...
Don't apologize for changing the subject. I enjoy all topics of Maya culture and greatly appreciate outside contributions. Although this group is primarily...
I have done some research on lime production and found some interesting numbers in an article discussing the modern production of lime in Guatemala (Reference:...
All of this relates to a discussion that I am having about the extent that the Maya penchant for monumental architecture in general, and the production of...
It's an interesting idea you have about the southern Maya immigrating north because of famine. It's possible since the northern cities reached their peak...
I'm not really qualified to comment on much of your post, but I certainly agree with the thesis of the article on your website. It's largely unconscious...
To address your concern Supernatural Rabbit Scribe: The Maya architecture group is opened to all topics within the limits of Maya Studies. Although the focus...
Hi everybody! I'm searching for a couple of old articles: Thompson, J. Eric & T.E. Gann 1938 Fashions of the Ancient Maya. Masterkey 12:163. Los Angeles. ...
refers to? There's no bibliography associated with it conveniently, and the subject would be epigraphy, which ain't exactly helpful. Perhaps there's one book...
Hi Supernaturalrabbitscribe! Sorry for the delay but I was in Mexico for a couple of weeks. Glad to see you're still around. (Schele 1987:26) may refer to...
into it! And no need to apologize- I hope that you had a productive and enjoyable time in Mexico. Professional agenda, no doubt- care to elaborate? ... Glad ...
To elaborate on my trip to Mexico, it was both a vacation and work as are most of my trips south. I traveled from Mexico city to Guatemala city to visit the...
Hi everyone, I'm wondering about the condition of Pacal's tomb when it was first opened in 1952. I once heard that the walls of the crypt were covered by a...
Hello TK! I saw in your profile that you're a geologist. What do you specialize in? Is there a particular topic that you would like to share with the group?...
Hello Martin, My apologies for my late reaction on your invitation to join the group. I was very busy en also some weeks out of the country (visited Cuba)....
Hello sebastiaan! Welcome to the group. Glad to have you here. Congratulations on your book. And thanks for the info on the tomb of Pacal. Is there a topic in...
I just received my copy of this book, and I'm giving it five stars without even having read it! What an utterly amazing collection! My only other really...
I can only agree with you supernaturalrabbitscribe. This book is a wealth of up to date information and the photos are among the best I've seen. I acquired my...
I appreciate the invitation to join the group. I'll give it a try. My current primary interest in Mayan architecture is geodetic study. I would like to build...
Welcome to the group James! Your project sounds very interesting. In fact, I'm looking forward to learning more. What is exactly "geodetic study"? I don't know...
Hello Jim! Welcome to the group. What do you specialize in? Is there a topic you would like to discuss? I saw on the website of the Institute of Maya Studies ...
Martin Lominy wrote, What is ... geodetic study? Basically, geodesy is the branch of applied mathematics concerned with determining and measuring the size and...
... This view fits a proposed cause, volcanism. Remember the eruption of Chacón cleansing the ruins at Palenque? I recall the theory, but not it's author,...
... meridian, extending from Tikal (possibly from Tazumal/El Trapiche) to Dzibilchaltun (which I term the Maya Meridian). Meridians are a fundamental tool of...
I don't remember hearing about the Chacon eruption. When did it happen and where is it located exactly? Volcanism is certainly an interesting theory. The...
The jade plaque is now my desktop background, and isn't likely to be displaced. And in case you missed it, Martin, note the teocalli at the top of the...
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