Everyday Life in the Classic Maya World

Everyday Life in the Classic Maya World provides a reconstruction of the individual experiences of Maya people across all social arenas and experiences, including less-studied populations, such as elders, children, and non-gender binary people. It is based on up-to-date and diverse sources and approaches, including archaeology, art history, epigraphy, and ethnography, and offers readers at all levels a view into the accomplishments of a culture that continues to fascinate.

Format: Hardback
Length: 275 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Everyday Life in the Classic Maya World is a captivating book that delves into the lives of individuals who lived during the Classic period (200–800 CE) of the Maya civilization. Traci Ardren, the author, reconstructs the diverse experiences of Maya people across various social arenas, including less-studied populations such as elders, children, and non-gender binary individuals. Ardren's narrative centers around people rather than objects, examining the daily activities of a small rural household of farmers and artists, hunting and bee-keeping rituals, and the bustling activities of the urban marketplace.

To conduct her study, Ardren draws upon a wide range of up-to-date and diverse sources and approaches, including archaeology, art history, epigraphy, and ethnography. Her volume not only reveals the stories of ancient Maya people but also demonstrates the relevance of those stories to our modern world. Written in an engaging and accessible style, Everyday Life in the Classic Maya World offers readers of all levels an insightful glimpse into the remarkable accomplishments of a culture that continues to captivate and inspire.

ISBN-13: 9781107040670