Famsi: Pusilha Archaeological Project (2001)

Read a PDF file offering great detail and pictures of the excavation of the Chan Chich Archaeological Project.

Ninth graders examine causes and effects of the Uluburun shipwreck. In groups, they develop their own ways to categorize the artifacts found on the ship and decide on the research questions they are going to focus on. They use the...

Goals of this study are to investigate reasons for the abandonment of the region, settlement patterns, and political organization of the Puuc region.

Three caves containing pre-Columbian artifacts, murals, and hieroglyphs are documented in this report. Also of interest is commentary on the reports of modern Ch'ol Mayans with regard to ancient belief and current religious belief.

Although this excavation is still in progress, preliminary reports indicate occupants produced pottery for local and regional consumption. Also the production of tools and jewelry depended on materials from other parts of the region.

Preliminary research indicates that structure was a sacred mountain used as a political center. Discussion of sculpture meanings is included.

Archaeological investigations at Saktunja site in Belize focuses on inter-region trade networks and diversification strategies. Site can be viewed in English and Spanish.

Preliminary study indicates temple pyramids were built when natural mountains were not present in the geography of the area. Text is available in Spanish.