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Famsi: Archaeological Research at Cotzumalhuapa, Guatemala WebsiteFamsi: Archaeological Research at Cotzumalhuapa, Guatemala Website
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
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Famsi: Archaeological Research at Cotzumalhuapa, Guatemala

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Research at Cotzumalhuapa indicates that it was a major urban center that encompassed Bilbao El Baul, and El Castillo. Some discussion of colonial period use of site.

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mayan culture

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mayan history, bilbao, cotzumalhuapa, guatemala, el baul, el castillo, mayan architecture, mayan artifacts, mayan monuments, mayan trade, palo verde, urban centers

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