[Aztlan] INSTITUTE OF MAYA STUDIES JULY LECTURES

[michael ruggeri]

July 9, 8:00-9:30 PM
Institute of Maya Studies Lecture

“Architecture 707: Advanced Architectural Details Including Palenque  
and Chiapas”
with Rick Slazyk, AIA, NCARB

Back in January 2008, Rick Slazyk was part of the team that brought  
you the basics of Maya architecture in Part 2 of our educational  
series, Maya 101. Now we move forward at light-speed to Rick  
presenting an overview of architectural style and innovation at sites  
in the Mexican state of Chiapas with a focus on Palenque.

Institute of Maya Studies at the Miami Science Museum,
3280 South Miami Avenue, across from Vizcaya
Maya Hotline: 305-235-1192
http://mayastudies.org
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July 16, 8:00-9:30 PM
Institute of Maya Studies Lecture

“Geology of Central America and the Mayalands”
with Joaquín J. Rodriguez III, P.E. SCBE

The Mayalands are part of one of the most dramatic and varied of all  
geological areas on our planet. The movements behind plate tectonics,  
volcanoes and the effects of an ancient meteor crash are key to the  
understanding of geology in the Mayalands. The Maya utilized all of  
the vast geological resources available to their great advantage.  
They include, but are not limited to, stone for building materials;  
soils for agriculture, obsidian, flint and cert for tools and  
weapons; clays for ceramics; and green and blue jadeite for the fine  
sculpture and jewelry that they fashioned.

Institute of Maya Studies at the Miami Science Museum,
3280 South Miami Avenue, across from Vizcaya
Maya Hotline: 305-235-1192
http://mayastudies.org



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