Archaeological Investigations in the Candelaria Caves and La Lima, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala
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Research Year:  2003
Culture:  Maya
Chronology:  Early Classic to Late Classic
Location:  Alta Verapaz, Guatemala
Site:  Candelaria Caves and La Lima

Table of Contents

Abstract
Introduction
Investigations in the Candelaria Caves
The Candelaria Settlement Survey
Ceramics from the Caves
Early Classic Ceramics from the Candelaria Caves
Late Classic Ceramics from La Lima and Associated Caves
The Impact of Excavations in La Lima
The Role of the Candelaria Caves in the Maya World
Conclusions
List of Figures
Sources Cited

Abstract

FAMSI-funded investigations in the Candelaria Caves and the associated settlement of La Lima recovered evidence of a large Early Classic pilgrimage center with apparently locally-produced ceramics strongly resembling modes from the Central Petén. Due to changes in trade patterns, use of the system greatly declined after the Early Classic. Late Classic ritual activity is mostly restricted to the eastern extreme of the system around the contemporaneous village of La Lima. Ceramics recovered from the site and associated caves demonstrate a mixing of northern highland and lowland traits, with highland paste and slip and lowland vessel forms.

Submitted 10/11/2005 by:
Brent Woodfill
brentwoodfill@yahoo.com

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