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This research aims to investigate the patterned architectural complexes in the Maya Lowlands and their implications for ancient marketplaces.

March 7, 2026Ancient MesoamericaOpen Access

Nested Constructions in the Yucatán Lowlands: Ancient Maya Marketplaces?

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Research identifies ancient Maya marketplaces in the Yucatán Lowlands, suggesting significant trade activities.

This research aims to investigate the patterned architectural complexes in the Maya Lowlands and their implications for ancient marketplaces.
Identified architectural complexes in central and western Maya Lowlands.
Compared structures to known market features in ancient Mesoamerican contexts.
Analyzed relationships to trade routes and environmental factors.
Discovered architectural designs resembling ancient marketplaces.
Identified distinct features such as low mounds and walkways.
Suggested geographical limitations in the distribution of these complexes.

Ivan Šprajc (2026) studied this question.

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