Salt and marine products in the Classic Maya economy from use-wear study of stone tools [Anthropology]

Microscopic study of the edges of Late to Terminal Classic Maya (AD 600–900) chert stone tools from the Paynes Creek Salt Works, Belize, indicates most tools were used for cutting fish or meat or working hide, which was unexpected, given the virtual absence of fish or other animal remains at...

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - October 23, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Heather McKillop, Kazuo Aoyama Tags: Social Sciences Source Type: research