The Archaeology ofChechem Ha Cave, Belize: A Late Classic Hiatus in Usage
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Cave studies have traditionally relied heavily on ethnographic or ethnohistoric analogy to understand the sacred context ofM~soamericancaves. What is little understood are the behavioral processes that produced the artifact assembla?es In c~ves and the nature ofthe relationship between caves and their ancient users residing in surrounding surface sztes. Thzs study demonstrates that caves can provide information that is useful in broader research arenas. A Late Classic hiatus in cave use is described and correlated with regional sociopolitical stress. This correlation dem~nstrates th~f caves were not just venues for worshipping rain deities but were important political spaces that requzred protectIOn from enemies.
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