Classic period ( c . AD 300–810) governance in the Southern Maya Lowlands was characterised by a system of divine kingship with paramount rulers. What constituted ideal governing systems, however, changed over time with greater emphasis placed on power-sharing by the Postclassic period ( c . AD 1000–1521). Here, the authors document a colonnaded open hall at Ucanal, Guatemala, and explore its potential role as a council house and stage for civic engagement. It was constructed during the Terminal Classic period ( c . AD 810–950/1000) in the wake of major political upheaval and provides early evidence for a turn toward more collective governing in Peten, Guatemala.
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Christina T. Halperin
Carmen Ramos Hernandez
Laurianne Gauthier
Antiquity
Université de Montréal
Proyecto Español
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www.synapsesocial.com/papers/69d896a46c1944d70ce0826f — DOI: https://doi.org/10.15184/aqy.2026.10329
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