The Twilight of the Maya - Lot 232

The Twilight of the Maya Exhibition catalog. Musée de Picardie, Amiens, 2001. Large, illustrated paperback in-4 format, with abundant color illustrations. Published to accompany the exhibition held at the Musée de Picardie from June 6 to October 21, 2001, this book is devoted to the Postclassic period of Maya civilization, which long remained in the shadow of the great Classic-period cities. Through a rich selection of archaeological objects from the Yucatán and Chichén Itzá, among other sources, it traces the final centuries of a fascinating civilization prior to the Spanish conquest. Illustrated with photographs of monuments, sculptures, ceramics, and ritual objects, this volume provides an excellent overview of the history, religion, and social organization of the late Maya.