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September 5, 2025International Journal of OsteoarchaeologyOpen Access

Maya Sequential Burials and Subsistence Change at the Prehispanic Site of Caledonia, Cayo District, Belize: The Radiocarbon Evidence

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ARAsta J. RandJRJan RomaniszynJAJaime J. Awe

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Analysis of radiocarbon evidence highlights burial practices and subsistence shifts in the Maya culture.

Key Points

  • Radiocarbon evidence confirms that Burials 1 and 4 were used sequentially over centuries, indicating continuous family practices.
  • Excavations revealed 21 individuals across four burials, with dating showing significant periods from the Late Preclassic to Late Classic.
  • Isotope data suggest a declining reliance on maize-based protein linked to climate changes and sociopolitical shifts.
  • Ceramic typologies and radiocarbon dating provide a robust relative chronology for burial practices at the Caledonia site.

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Rand et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb3d4e2b87ece8dc955aa1https://doi.org/10.1002/oa.70033
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