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This chapter explores the ritual use of objects at the Maya farming community of Chan. It examines the practices of placing objects in caches, burials, and terminal deposits in Chan's community center. The deposition of objects in ritual deposits illustrates the long historical development of ritual practices by farmers.
Keywords: Maya; Chan; farming community; ritual, burials; caches
Chapter. 6593 words. Illustrated.
Subjects: Prehistoric Archaeology
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