Political authority contains an inherent contradiction. Rulers must reinforce social inequality and bolster their own unique position at the top of the sociopolitical hierarchy, yet simultaneously emphasize social similarities ...

Highlights the diversity and dynamism of Indigenous groups that inhabited and continue to inhabit the borders of Southeastern Mesoamerica, that includes parts of present-day Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. Combining ...

The Early Classic period in Mesoamerica has been characterized by the appearance of Teotihuacan related material. Known for monumental architecture and dense settlement, became an urban center around 150 BC eventually ...