ANTH 2340 - Ancient Mesoamerica

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Students explore the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica. Topics covered include the initial colonization of the Americas, the beginnings of settled village life and agriculture, the emergence of early complex societies, and the great native civilizations such as the Aztecs and Mayas. The course utilizes archaeology, art history, linguistics, ethnohistory, and cultural anthropology to come to a better understanding of these fascinating civilizations.