Problems in Origin of Statehood in the Mesoamerica

Abstract

In the article methodological problems of statehood origin are described. Author’s attention is drawn on analysis of certain regions in the time of local polities formation. Particular problematic aspects of society structure formation in the Teotihuacan are being analyzed. It is stated that search for centralized modes of governance there results in nothing, instead there are more data on heterarchical system of governance. Problems of statehood origin’s interpretation in the Oaxaca valley are presented. Role of the Oaxaca valley in Mesoamerica’s statehood formation is evaluated.