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September 10, 2025

Building High-Resolution Chronologies in the Stann Creek District: A Bayesian Case Study in Alabama’s Settlement Zonebuilding High-Resolution Chronologies in the Stann Creek District: A Bayesian Case Study in Alabama’s Settlement Zone

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MLMathew S. LongstaffeMPMeaghan M. Peuramaki‐Brown

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Bayesian analysis constructs precise chronologies in Alabama’s Maya settlement, revealing insights into ancient occupation patterns.

Key Points

  • Findings indicate a significant construction and population boom during the Late and Terminal Classic periods, and continuous occupation into the Early Postclassic period.
  • Analysis integrated accelerator mass spectrometry data with stratigraphic evidence to enhance chronological precision and support previous archaeological results.
  • The methodology demonstrates the challenges and effectiveness of Bayesian statistical models for constructing high-resolution chronologies in archaeological contexts.
  • These insights into Maya environmental adaptations contribute to understanding ancient sustainability and resilience in their local landscape.

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Longstaffe et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1d7ee54b1d3bfb60f9df5https://doi.org/10.62064/rrba.19.20
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