ANTH 343 - Archaeology of Mesoamerica

Credits: 3

An introduction to the archaeological record of Mesoamerica, from the first inhabitants of the Americas to the European arrival in the sixteenth century. Cultures such as the Olmec, Maya, Toltec, and Aztec will be discussed, with particular emphasis on subsistence, architecture, social systems, and the development of social inequality. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 121 and junior standing.