Typical Yucatec Maya thatched domestic hut, with relatively rare extension at back; under construction. Jan. 2002

Newly refinished thatched domestic hut, with completed extension behind; compare photo at left. Jan. 2003

Newly refinished thatched house, new thatched roof with typical modern metal ridge covering, pole and stick walls fully covered with plaster and local red clay. Jan. 2003

Framework of rear extension under construction, pile of red clay in foreground; compare photo at right. Jan. 2002

Rear extension completed, an inventive adaptation of traditional form: front and back doorways of extension are placed near back doorway of main house, not in center of extension. Jan. 2003

Sidewall of rear extension, showing detailed construction of uncovered pole and stick wall. Jan. 2003

Apsidal shaped end showing two main A-frame poles supporting ridgepole, with other poles, rods and sticks used for different framework functions. Jan. 2002

Interior of same apse shaped end, now covered with thatch. Jan. 2003

Interior showing top of mainpost at lower right, with shoes temporarily protected above. Jan. 2003

Notched top of mainpost, supporting main crossbeam, which supports main A-frame post, which supports poleplate, etc., lashed together with local vines. Jan. 2002

Interior showing members of interrelated interior framework, lashed together; the roof covered with plaited palm thatch. Jan. 2003

Wall detail of same thatched house, showing local clay covering of pole and stick walls, protected from moisture by limestone-mortar base. Jan. 2003