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September 5, 2025

Landed Legacies: Longevity and Land Tenure in the Garden City of Caracol, Belize

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ACAdrian S. Z. Chase

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Archaeological analysis reveals long-term sustainability of agricultural terraces in Caracol, suggesting effective land tenure practices.

Key Points

  • The agricultural terraces in Caracol significantly improved vegetation health over 1,000 years.
  • Sustainable community practices were essential for the longevity and maintenance of the agricultural system.
  • Multi-generational labor investments shaped community legacies linked to land tenure in ancient Maya society.
  • Insights into ancient Maya land tenure arise from the archaeological study of the terrace system and associated residential groups.

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Adrian S. Z. Chase (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb5f7a6d6d5674bcd03b98https://doi.org/10.62064/rrba.19.08
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