![]() This thesis follows the article on ritual performance by Inomata (2006) in regards to this theory. This model was created to serve as a scene in which kingship ritual was probably performed to bind the populace of the city to the reigning king. The Main Plaza is separated from the Causeway and Palace Group by a deep chasm. The main features in the 3D model are the Main Plaza, the Palace Group and the Causeway that connects the two. The walls that were later built in Aguateca and are also shown in the 3D model are evidence of the hostility in the area. This city, which had a very short lifespan, was nevertheless the home to a royal family which came from the nearby city of Dos Pilas when the situation for them appeared to have become more hostile. ![]() Aguateca in 3D: Ritual Performance of Maya Kings Master thesis | Archaeology (MA/MSc) In this thesis the Classic Maya city of Aguateca is reconstructed using Unit圓D.
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