Abstract

TALADOIRE, Eric. Towards a Reevaluation of the Toniná Polity. Estud. cult. maya [online]. 2015, vol.46, pp.45-70. ISSN 0185-2574.

Among the numerous polities of the Usumacinta region, Toniná stands as the worst defined. In spite of its reduced population, Toniná developed an aggressive policy, and won several victories upon close-by and distant cities as well. This article tries, from the available archaeological and epigraphic data, to draw a more precise definition of the Toniná polity and socio-political structure, in order to interpret the city long-lasting success.

Keywords : Toniná; territory; polity; war; demography.

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