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Ronald M. Spores is an American anthropologist, archaeologist, and ethnohistorian whose work focuses on Mesoamerica, especially the Mixtec region of Oaxaca, Mexico. He studied archaeological sites, political organization, economies, and ethnohistorical documents from both the pre-Columbian and colonial periods. Spores is also associated with long-term research and excavation projects in the Mixteca, including work at Yucundaa and Teposcolula.
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What region did Ronald Spores study most closely?
Ronald M. Spores studied Mesoamerica, especially the Mixtec region of Oaxaca, Mexico. His work combines archaeology, anthropology, and ethnohistory.
What topics appear in Ronald Spores's research?
His research examines archaeological sites, political organization, economies, and ethnohistorical documents. These subjects help reconstruct the history of Mesoamerican societies.
What is ethnohistory in the context of Ronald Spores's work?
Ethnohistory combines historical documents with anthropological and archaeological evidence. Spores used that approach to study the Mixtec region of Oaxaca.
Was Ronald Spores only an archaeologist?
No. He is described as an American anthropologist, archaeologist, and ethnohistorian whose work focuses on Mesoamerica.
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