The universe of ritual manifestations at Tak’alik Ab’aj

Summary

Archaeological record of 27 years of research at the ancient site Tak’alik Ab’aj at the southwestern pacific piedmont of Guatemala have summed evidence of a wide range of different ritual activities and patterns, which as well are represented through a huge diversity of materials and artistic or handicraft skills employed. The pivotal role of Tak’alik Ab’aj as a long distance trade center and precocious cultural and religious "mecca" with "international flair" is reflected in the materials and artifacts employed in its rich ritual tradition. With a rapid overview of the ritual manifestations, it will come apparent that these are present in almost every aspect of common live and rulership, and powerful messages repeatedly employed, as well as ritual protocols, which trespass time, space and materiality.

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This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• The dimensions of Rituality 2000 years ago and today   •
• Society for American Archaeology 80th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA (2015)

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