The Lords of Lambityeco: Political Evolution in the Valley of Oaxaca During the Xoo Phase

By Javier Urcid and Michael Lind

The Valley of Oaxaca was unified under the rule of Monte Alb n until its collapse around AD 800. Using findings from John Paddock's long-term excavations at Lambityeco from 1961 to 1976, Michael Lind and Javier Urcid examine the political and social organization of the ancient community during the Xoo Phase (Late Classic period).Focusing on change within this single archaeological period rather than between time periods, The Lords of Lambityeco traces the changing political relationships between Lambityeco and Monte Alb n that led to the fall of the Zapotec state. Using detailed analysis of elite and common houses, tombs, and associated artifacts, the authors demonstrate increased political control by Monte Alb n over Lambityeco prior to the abandonment of both settlements. Lambityeco is the most thoroughly researched Classic period site in the valley after Monte Alb n, but only a small number of summary articles have been published about this important locale. This, in combination with Lambityeco's status as a secondary center--one that allows for greater understanding of core and periphery dynamics in the Monte Alb n state--makes The Lords of Lambityeco a welcome and significant contribution to the literature on ancient Mesoamerica.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0870819518
• ISBN13: 9780870819513
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: University Press of Colorado
• Length: 488 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.0"