Category: Non-LDS Sources
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Cultural Dimensions of Warfare in the Mayan World
Nam C. Kim 2023 A study of warfare in the ancient world, during and shortly after the destruction of the Nephites Read more
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Classic Maya Warfare and Weapons: Spear, Dart and Arrow Points of Aquateca and Copan
Kazuo Aoyama 2005 Although this non-LDS study deals primarily with the classic maya, it may provide insight to the weapons and warfare of The Book of Mormon which occurs during the late preclassic and early classic eras Read more
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Silk, from: The Unbroken Thread: Conserving the Textile Traditions of Oaxaca
Author Kathryn Klien Published 1997 In this selection from her larger work on textiles, Kathryn relates the precolumbian use of silk, acknowledging that it is debated but references the mention of silk being produced by the native cultures in 16th century Spanish documents Citation Klein, Kathryn, Silk, from: The Unbroken Thread: Conserving the Textile Traditions Read more
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Rehabilitating Becan
Authors David Webster and Joseph W. Ball Published 2021 A study of the structures and fortifications of Becan during the time shortly after the Book of Mormon Webster, David, and Joseph W. Ball. “REHABILITATING BECÁN.” Ancient Mesoamerica 32, no. 3 (2021): 371–95. Read more
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CLASSIC MAYA DEFENSIVE SYSTEMS AND WARFARE IN THE PETEXBATUN REGION: Archaeological evidence and interpretations
Authors Demarest, Arthur & O’Mansky, Matt & Wolley, Claudia & Van Tuerenhout, Dirk & Inomata, Takeshi & Palka, Joel & Escobedo, Héctor Published 1997 A study of the fortifications and warfare of the Classic Maya, while a later time than most of the Book of Mormon, it may provide some insight into Book of Mormon Read more
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Preclassic Maya Fortification at Muralla De Leon, Peten: Deducing Assets, Military Stategies, and Specific Threats Through Analysis of Defensive Systems
Author Justin Bracken Published 2023 A study of defensive systems near the time and potentially region of the Book of Mormon, deducing warfighting strategies and threats of the ancient lowland maya people Citation Bracken, Justin. (2023). PRECLASSIC MAYA FORTIFICATION AT MURALLA DE LEÓN, PETEN: DEDUCING ASSETS, MILITARY STRATEGIES, AND SPECIFIC THREATS THROUGH ANALYSIS OF DEFENSIVE Read more
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Lowland Maya Fortifications
Author David Webster Published 1976 A study of Maya fortification near the time and potentially region of the Book of Mormon. These fortifications bear remarkable similarity to those described by Alma Webster, David. “Lowland Maya Fortifications.” Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society 120, no. 5 (1976): 361–71. http://www.jstor.org/stable/986267. Read more
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Becan: An Early Lowland Maya Fortified Site
Author David Webster Published 1973 A study of Lowland maya fortifactions from the time and potentially region of The Book of Mormon. These fortifications bear remarkable similarities to those described by Alma Read more
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Tactical and Strategic Landscapes: A Study of Maya Fortification at Tzunun, Chiapas, Mexico
Author Christopher Hernandez Published 2023 A study of fortifications in Mexico which bear similarities to those described within the Book of Mormon Citation Hernandez, Christopher. “TACTICAL AND STRATEGIC LANDSCAPES: A STUDY OF MAYA FORTIFICATION AT TZUNUN, CHIAPAS, MEXICO.” Ancient Mesoamerica 34, no. 1 (2023): 198–215. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0956536121000079. Read more