Economic growth is rarely examined for ancient states and empires despite its prominence
as a topic in modern economies. The concept is debated, and many measures of growth are …

Based on calibrated AMS radiocarbon dates from stratigraphically controlled contexts, the
Early Formative period site of La Consentida was occupied between 1950 and 1550 cal …

In this paper, we discuss dietary and possible medicinal practices of an Early Formative
period (2000–1000 BCE) community transitioning from Archaic-style to Formative-style …

Seven AMS radiocarbon dates (1950–1525 cal BC) from controlled contexts demonstrate
Early Formative period occupation in coastal Oaxaca, Mexico. These dated elements from …

In prehispanic Mesoamerica, obsidian is ubiquitous at most archaeological sites. The ability
to determine the geological source for each compositionally analyzed piece of obsidian …

In recent years, bioarchaeological research has emerged as one of the principal tools for
studying diverse aspects of ancient society through the analysis of human remains. Oaxaca …

This article examines the roles of coastal environments in prehispanic settlement patterns
and land use within the lower Río Verde Valley, Oaxaca, México using interdisciplinary …

In size and architectural monumentality, Monte Albán dominated the Valley of Oaxaca
during the Classic period (ca. 50–850 CE). The magnificent mortuary offerings, including …

Obsidian was a valued good throughout the prehispanic sequence in Oaxaca (Mexico). Yet,
there is no obsidian source in the entire state of Oaxaca, and all archaeological obsidian …

My dissertation research explores the types of shared community identity that existed
between the residents of Greater La Amontonada, a cluster of archaeological sites, forming …