Architecture and sociopolitical transformation at Chau Hiix, Belize

Journal of Field Archaeology

Volumn 34, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 1-24

  Andres, Christopher R ^a  

^a INDIANA UNIVERSITY PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE   (United States)

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EID: 67649619835     PISSN: 00934690     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1179/009346909791071096     Document Type: Review

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