Trading was the favorite occupation of the Maya, according to early Spanish observers such as Fray Diego de Landa (1566). Yet scholars of the Maya have long dis

A timely synthesis of the latest research and perspectives on ancient Maya economics, this volume illuminates the sophistication and intricacy of economic syste

Ancient Maya Commerce presents nearly two decades of multidisciplinary research at Chunchucmil, Yucatan, Mexico—a thriving Classic period Maya center organize

Ancient market activities are dynamic in the economies of most ancient states, yet they have received little research from the archaeological community. Archaeo

The first discussion of Aztec economy to include cross-cultural comparisons with other ancient and premodern societies around the world.