Harrison, Peter D., 1937-

The lords of Tikal : rulers of an ancient Maya city / Rulers of an ancient Maya city Peter D. Harrison. - New York : Thames and Hudson, 1999. - 208 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 26 cm. - New aspects of antiquity . - 972.81/2 .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 205) and index.

The Maya and their civilization -- Tikal discovered -- Villages around the ridge : the middle Preclassic -- The move into greatness : the late Preclassic -- The birth of dynasties : the early Classic emerges -- Change and challenge : the end of early Classic -- Architecture at Tikal -- The hiatus : war and outside dominance -- Return of the clan Jaguar Claw : the genius of Hasaw Chan K'awil -- A family affair : Hasaw's descendants -- The last three lords -- Late Classic architecture, city planning and the growth of Tikal -- Decline and fall : the last days.

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Mayas--Kings and rulers.
Maya architecture--Guatemala--Pet en (Dept.)
Mayas--Antiquities.
Excavations (Archaeology)--Guatemala--Pet en (Dept.)


Tikal Site (Guatemala)
Pet en (Guatemala : Dept.)--Antiquities.

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