Posts in Archaeology
Building Community, Teaching Archaeology: Interview with Antonio Beardall

What does it mean for young people to excavate pieces of their ancient past? How to make ancient history and archaeology accessible to the general public? Read our interview with Antonio Beardall, PhD student at Texas State University, to see how community archaeology helps young Belizeans reflect on their cultural identity and own their history! 

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World Monuments Fund Watch Day at Lamanai 2023

The World Monuments Watch Day event at Lamanai Archaeological Reserve fostered a deeper appreciation for the site's historical and cultural significance among attendees. It engaged diverse communities and tourists, leaving them with a newfound perspective on Lamanai's role in their living heritage.

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Why Doesn't Anyone Know About Indian Church Village?

Lamanai Archaeological Reserve is one of the largest and most visited Maya archaeological reserves in Belize. Indian Church Village is a small settlement of around 260 people sharing a border with Lamanai. One would think that having such a famous site next door would put Indian Church on the map... This is not the case at all.

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The ‘Big Hat’: Safeguarding heritage off the beaten track at Nim Li Punit

Learn about history and Archaeology at Nim Li Punit, Toledo! Tucked away in the richly diverse foothills of the Maya Mountains, Nim Li Punit is one of the smaller Maya sites open to visitors in southern Belize’s Toledo District. Despite its modest size, Nim Li Punit has been the subject of international attention in recent decades because of its remarkable collection of stelae. Spread across the site, these monumental stone sculptures were used to commemorate the lives of political leaders, historical battles and ceremonial activity during the site’s settlement in the Late Classic period (C.E. 600-900).

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