Table of Contents:
  • From episodic to permanent abandonment: responses to volcanic hazards at Tetimpa, Puebla, Mexico / Patricia Plunket and Gabriela Uruųela
  • Xochicalco, Morelos: the abandonment of households at an epiclassic urban center / Ronald W. Webb and Kenneth G. Hirth
  • War, destruction, and abandonment: the fall of the classic Maya center of Aguateca, Guatemala / Takeshi Inomata
  • Volcanic activity and abandonment processes: Cerň and the Zapotitan Valley of El Salvador / Brian R. McKee and Payson Sheets
  • A place of continued importance: the abandonment of epiclassic La Quemada / Ben A. Nelson
  • The abandonment of Teotihuacan / Linda Manzanilla
  • Monte Albǹ and late classic site abandonment in highland Oaxaca / Marcus Winter
  • Social status and differential processes of abandonment at the classic Maya center of Dos Pilas, Peten, Guatemala / Joel W. Palka
  • The tale end of two cities: Tikal, Yaxuma, and abandonment contexts in the lowland Maya archaeological record / Charles Suhler and David Freidel
  • Abandonment and nonabandonment at Baking Pot, Belize / James J. Aimers
  • The Tuxtlas as volcanic hazard: volcanism and its effects on site founding and abandonment in the Tuxtla Mountains, Southern Veracruz, Mexico / Robert S. Santley
  • Push-pull archaeological abandonment behaviors in lower Central America / Frederick W. Lange
  • Collapse and abandonment in Middle America / William T. Sanders
  • A consideration of abandonment from beyond Middle America / Catherine M. Cameron
  • From episodic to permanent abandonment: responses to volcanic hazards at Tetimpa, Puebla, Mexico / Patricia Plunket and Gabriela Uruųela
  • Xochicalco, Morelos: the abandonment of households at an epiclassic urban center / Ronald W. Webb and Kenneth G. Hirth
  • War, destruction, and abandonment: the fall of the classic Maya center of Aguateca, Guatemala / Takeshi Inomata
  • Volcanic activity and abandonment processes: Cerň and the Zapotitan Valley of El Salvador / Brian R. McKee and Payson Sheets
  • A place of continued importance: the abandonment of epiclassic La Quemada / Ben A. Nelson
  • The abandonment of Teotihuacan / Linda Manzanilla
  • Monte Albǹ and late classic site abandonment in highland Oaxaca / Marcus Winter
  • Social status and differential processes of abandonment at the classic Maya center of Dos Pilas, Peten, Guatemala / Joel W. Palka
  • The tale end of two cities: Tikal, Yaxuma, and abandonment contexts in the lowland Maya archaeological record / Charles Suhler and David Freidel
  • Abandonment and nonabandonment at Baking Pot, Belize / James J. Aimers
  • The Tuxtlas as volcanic hazard: volcanism and its effects on site founding and abandonment in the Tuxtla Mountains, Southern Veracruz, Mexico / Robert S. Santley
  • Push-pull archaeological abandonment behaviors in lower Central America / Frederick W. Lange
  • Collapse and abandonment in Middle America / William T. Sanders
  • A consideration of abandonment from beyond Middle America / Catherine M. Cameron
  • 1 Archaeological Studies of Abandonment in Middle America / Takeshi Inomata, Ronald W. Webb 1
  • I. Rapid Abandonment
  • 2. From Episodic to Permanent Abandonment: Responses to Volcanic Hazards at Tetimpa, Puebla, Mexico / Patricia Plunket, Gabriela Urunuela 13
  • 3. Xochicalco, Morelos: The Abandonment of Households at an Epiclassic Urban Center / Ronald W. Webb, Kenneth G. Hirth 29
  • 4. War, Destruction, and Abandonment: The Fall of the Classic Maya Center of Aguateca, Guatemala / Takeshi Inomata 43
  • 5. Volcanic Activity and Abandonment Processes: Ceren and the Zapotitan Valley of El Salvador / Brian R. McKee, Payson Sheets 61
  • II. Gradual Abandonment
  • 6. A Place of Continued Importance: The Abandonment of Epiclassic La Quemada / Ben A. Nelson 77
  • 7. The Abandonment of Teotihuacan / Linda Manzanilla 91
  • 8. Monte Alban and Late Classic Site Abandonment in Highland Oaxaca / Marcus Winter 103
  • 9. Social Status and Differential Processes of Abandonment at the Classic Maya Center of Dos Pilas, Peten, Guatemala / Joel W. Palka 121
  • 10. The Tale End of Two Cities: Tikal, Yaxuna, and Abandonment Contexts in the Lowland Maya Archaeological Record / Charles Suhler, David Freidel 135
  • 11. Abandonment and Nonabandonment at Baking Pot, Belize / James J. Aimers 149
  • III. Regional Approaches
  • 12. The Tuxtlas as Volcanic Hazard: Volcanism and Its Effects on Site Founding and Abandonment in the Tuxtla Mountains, Southern Veracruz, Mexico / Robert S. Santley 163
  • 13. Push-Pull Archaeological Abandonment Behaviors in Lower Central America / Frederick W. Lange 181
  • 14. Collapse and Abandonment in Middle America / William T. Sanders 193
  • 15. A Consideration of Abandonment from Beyond Middle America / Catherine M. Cameron 203.
  • Archaeological studies of abandonment in Middle America / Takeshi Inomata and Ronald W. Webb
  • From episodic to permanent abandonment : responses to volcanic hazards at Tetimpa, Puebla, Mexico / Patricia Plunket and Gabriela Uruñuela
  • Xochicalco, Morelos : the abandonment of households at an epiclassic urban center / Ronald W. Webb and Kenneth G. Hirth
  • War, destruction, and abandonment : the fall of the Classic Maya Center of Aguateca, Guatemala / Takeshi Inomata
  • Volcanic activity and abandonment processes : Cerén and the Zapotitan Valley of El Salvador / Brian R. McKee and Payson Sheets
  • A place of continued importance : the abandonment of epiclassic La Quemada / Ben A. Nelson
  • The abandonment of Teotihuacan / Linda Manzanilla
  • Monte Albán and Late Classic site abandonment in highland Oaxaca / Marcus Winter
  • Foreword / Michael Brian Schiffer
  • 1 Archaeological Studies of Abandonment in Middle America / Takeshi Inomata and Ronald W. Webb
  • 2. From Episodic to Permanent Abandonment: Responses to Volcanic Hazards at Tetimpa, Puebla, Mexico / Patricia Plunket and Gabriela Urunuela
  • 3. Xochicalco, Morelos: The Abandonment of Households at an Epiclassic Urban Center / Ronald W. Webb and Kenneth G. Hirth
  • 4. War, Destruction, and Abandonment: The Fall of the Classic Maya Center of Aguateca, Guatemala / Takeshi Inomata
  • 5. Volcanic Activity and Abandonment Processes: Ceren and the Zapotitan Valley of El Salvador / Brian R. McKee and Payson Sheets
  • 6. A Place of Continued Importance: The Abandonment of Epiclassic La Quemada / Ben A. Nelson
  • 7. The Abandonment of Teotihuacan / Linda Manzanilla
  • 8. Monte Alban and Late Classic Site Abandonment in Highland Oaxaca / Marcus Winter
  • 9. Social Status and Differential Processes of Abandonment at the Classic Maya Center of Dos Pilas, Peten, Guatemala / Joel W. Palka
  • 10. The Tale End of Two Cities: Tikal, Yaxuna, and Abandonment Contexts in the Lowland Maya Archaeological Record / Charles Suhler and David Freidel
  • 11. Abandonment and Nonabandonment at Baking Pot, Belize / James J. Aimers
  • 12. The Tuxtlas as Volcanic Hazard: Volcanism and Its Effects on Site Founding and Abandonment in the Tuxtla Mountains, Southern Veracruz, Mexico / Robert S. Santley
  • 13. Push-Pull Archaeological Abandonment Behaviors in Lower Central America / Frederick W. Lange
  • 14. Collapse and Abandonment in Middle America / William T. Sanders
  • 15. A Consideration of Abandonment from Beyond Middle America / Catherine M. Cameron.
  • Foreword / Michael Brian Schiffer
  • 1 Archaeological Studies of Abandonment in Middle America / Takeshi Inomata and Ronald W. Webb
  • 2. From Episodic to Permanent Abandonment: Responses to Volcanic Hazards at Tetimpa, Puebla, Mexico / Patricia Plunket and Gabriela Urunuela
  • 3. Xochicalco, Morelos: The Abandonment of Households at an Epiclassic Urban Center / Ronald W. Webb and Kenneth G. Hirth
  • 4. War, Destruction, and Abandonment: The Fall of the Classic Maya Center of Aguateca, Guatemala / Takeshi Inomata
  • 5. Volcanic Activity and Abandonment Processes: Ceren and the Zapotitan Valley of El Salvador / Brian R. McKee and Payson Sheets
  • 6. A Place of Continued Importance: The Abandonment of Epiclassic La Quemada / Ben A. Nelson
  • 7. The Abandonment of Teotihuacan / Linda Manzanilla
  • 8. Monte Alban and Late Classic Site Abandonment in Highland Oaxaca / Marcus Winter
  • 9. Social Status and Differential Processes of Abandonment at the Classic Maya Center of Dos Pilas, Peten, Guatemala / Joel W. Palka
  • 10. The Tale End of Two Cities: Tikal, Yaxuna, and Abandonment Contexts in the Lowland Maya Archaeological Record / Charles Suhler and David Freidel
  • 11. Abandonment and Nonabandonment at Baking Pot, Belize / James J. Aimers
  • 12. The Tuxtlas as Volcanic Hazard: Volcanism and Its Effects on Site Founding and Abandonment in the Tuxtla Mountains, Southern Veracruz, Mexico / Robert S. Santley
  • 13. Push-Pull Archaeological Abandonment Behaviors in Lower Central America / Frederick W. Lange
  • 14. Collapse and Abandonment in Middle America / William T. Sanders
  • 15. A Consideration of Abandonment from Beyond Middle America / Catherine M. Cameron.
  • Social status and differential processes of abandonment at the Classic Maya Center of Dos Pilas, Peten, Guatemala / Joel W. Palka
  • The tale end of two cities : Tikal, Yaxuna, and abandonment contexts in the lowland Maya archaeological record / Charles Suhler and David Freidel
  • Abandonment and nonabandonment at Baking Pot, Belize / James J. Aimers
  • The Tuxtlas as volcanic hazard : volcanism and its effects on site founding and abandonment in the Tuxtla Mountains, Southern Veracruz, Mexico / Robert S. Santley
  • Push-pull archaeological abandonment behaviors in lower Central America / Frederick W. Lange
  • Collapse and abandonment in Middle America / William T. Sanders
  • A consideration of abandonment from beyond Middle America / Catherine M. Cameron