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Anales de antropología
On-line version ISSN 2448-6221Print version ISSN 0185-1225
Abstract
HERRERA-PARRA, Esteban Moisés. Activities that leave their mark. An archaeological study of occupation soils in Siho, Yucatan. An. antropol. [online]. 2021, vol.55, n.1, pp.143-160. Epub May 16, 2022. ISSN 2448-6221. https://doi.org/10.22201/iia.24486221e.2021.1.75984.
Domestic Archaeology in the Maya Area has developed and incorporated many lines of research to broaden the understanding of the Classic Maya Society. In this research, two contexts of non-elite dwellings at the archaeological site of Siho, Yucatan, Mexico, were excavated and analyzed in order to identify activity areas related to the daily lives of the ancient inhabitants. Architectural features, artifact distribution and soil samples were analyzed to define activities carried out in interior and exterior spaces. The combined results showed specific areas related to various activities related to the subsistence of any domestic group, such as processing, consumption, and discarding. This research is intended to contribute to the knowledge and discussion of the social relations during the daily activities carried out by Classic Mayas belonging to the lower-middle class.
Keywords : household archaeology; activity areas; spot test; Classic Maya.