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Olmec lithic economy at San Lorenzo

Date

2020

Authors

Hirth, Kenneth, author
Cyphers, Ann, author
University Press of Colorado, publisher

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Abstract

Examines specialized production for manufacturing obsidian cutting tools at San Lorenzo, Mexico, the first Olmec center in the southern Gulf Coast as Mesoamerica's earliest complex society between 1800-1000 BC. Through systematic analysis of this commodity and importation of raw material, on-site production, and distribution of finished goods.--Provided by publisher.

Description

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Access is limited to the Adams State University, Colorado State University, Colorado State University Pueblo, Community College of Denver, Fort Lewis College, Metropolitan State University Denver, Regis University, University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming, Utah State University and Western Colorado University communities only.

Subject

Olmecs -- Implements -- Economic aspects -- Mexico
Obsidian implements -- Mexico
Excavations (Archaeology) -- Mexico -- Antiquities
San Lorenzo Tenochtitlán Site (Mexico) -- Antiquities

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