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relative time period: Follows the Preclassic Maya tradition and precedes the Postclassic Maya tradition. Early Classic (c. 1850-1400 b.p.), Late Classic (c. 1400-1200 b.p.), Terminal Classic (c. 1200-1100 b.p.)
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Sharer, R. (2001). Classic Maya. In: Peregrine, P.N., Ember, M. (eds) Encyclopedia of Prehistory. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-0525-9_5
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