Olmec Lithic Economy at San Lorenzo
Kenneth Hirth, Ann Cyphers
Abstract
Examines specialized production for manufacturing obsidian cutting tools at San Lorenzo, Mexico, the first Olmec center in the southern Gulf Coast as Mesoamerica's earliest complex society between 1800-1000 BC. Through systematic analysis of this commodity and importation of raw material, on-site production, and distribution of finished goods.--Provided by publisher.
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ArchaeologyGeographyArtHistoryArchaeology and ancient environmental studiesMineralogy and Gemology StudiesHistorical and Cultural Archaeology Studies