Collection of articles on recent excavations and studies of one of the best known Maya archaeological sites

Precolumbian art -- Viceregal art -- Nineteenth century art -- Twentieth century art.

The authors present evidence that specific place names do exist in Maya inscriptions, and show that identifying these names sheds considerable light on both past and present questions about the Maya.

These articles mark a significant stage in the study of Maya architecture and the society that built it. They represent advances in our understandings of the past, point toward avenues for further studies, and note the distance yet to travel in fully appreciating and understanding this ancient American culture and its material remains.