[Aztlan] Institute of Maya Studies Lectures for April

[michael ruggeri]

April 8, 8:00-9:30 PM
Institute of Maya Studies Lecture
“A Study in Maya Architecture: The Usumacinta River Basin” with Rick  
Slazyk A.I.A., NCARB
Inspired by the most recent adventure by IMS members to Mexico, this  
lecture will explore the geographically diverse state of Chiapas and  
its influence on the site planning and architecture of the area.  
Having abundant resources such as water, building materials,  
topography and fertile land, the Classic period sites of Yaxchilán,  
Bonampák, Toniná and Palenque prospered.
These sites will be studied and compared for their architectural  
innovations responding to the challenges these resources created, the  
architectural style which permeated these sites and the outside  
architectural influences from the Petén, Campeche and Yucatán.
One of the most significant Maya sites, Palenque, will be studied for  
it’s hydrological, structural and architectural innovations that have  
been unsurpassed by other major Maya cities. Finally, we’ll take a  
look at what might have been one of the greatest engineering  
accomplishments of the Maya – a suspension bridge at Yaxchilán. Not  
all scholars are convinced, but it is well worth taking a look at!
Miami Science Museum,
3280 South Miami Avenue, across from Vizcaya;
Maya Hotline: 305-235-1192;
www.instituteofmayastudies.org

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April 15, 8:00-9:30 PM
Institute of Maya Studies Lecture
“Recent Archaeology in Belize and at Tikal” with Jim Reed
Come and welcome IMS Explorer newsletter editor Jim Reed back to Miami  
for an evening of live video featuring the results of last year’s  
archaeological field season at the ancient Maya sites of Cahal Pech  
and Xunantunich in the Western Belize Valley, and at Tikal in the  
Petén jungle of Guatemala. At Cahal Pech, view the efforts  
accomplished by BVAR-associated crews. At Xunantunich, archaeologists  
Kathyrn Brown and Jason Yaeger share their insights and enthusiasm,  
featuring Kat’s (some day to be featured in National Geographic)  
excavations of Middle and Late Preclassic structures. At Tikal, see  
ongoing reconstruction at the Plaza of the Seven Temples. Plus, get an  
update as to where we are now with “Understanding 2012”.
Miami Science Museum,
3280 South Miami Avenue, across from Vizcaya;
Maya Hotline: 305-235-1192;
www.instituteofmayastudies.org

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