Round structures in Pre-Columbian Maya Architecture
Author: Jan Szymanski
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Description: Round structures in Pre-Columbian Maya Architecture por Jan Szymanski, offers an insightful analysis of round buildings in Maya civilization. This study explores their formal and functional evolution, connecting architectural changes to social and religious shifts within Maya society.
Pages: 38
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