Last great capital of the Maya
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Carlos Peraza Lope and his team of archeologists from Mexico's Instituto Nacional de Antropologia e Historia (INAH) investigated about the city of Mayapan. Mayapan that was a vast and powerful Maya political center in Yucatan was destroyed by a violent revolt spurred by fear of Aztec mercenaries in the city.
Publication Name: Archaeology
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0003-8113
Year: 2005
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Iceland's unwritten saga
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Excavations of the Lake Myvatn area in Iceland by Thomas McGovern and his team reveal the nature of the early activities of Viking settlers. They cleared forests for making pastures and burnt wood for charcoal.
Publication Name: Archaeology
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0003-8113
Year: 2007
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Beyond the family feud
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The efforts of archaeologists to understand the complexity of the Olmec culture are discussed. The article gives descriptions of ancient Olmec art and culture based in Mexico.
Publication Name: Archaeology
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0003-8113
Year: 2007
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