Maya Research Program

Thank you Session One for all your hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm for science!
We made great progress across all operations thanks to your efforts! We wish you safe travels and appreciate everything you contributed during your time with the MRP!
We look forward to welcoming Session Two to the research station tomorrow! Safe travels to all!

We are looking forward to welcoming Session One to our 31st archaeological field season in northwestern Belize this afternoon! Safe travels to all!

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The Belize Archaeology Symposium is back, and this year marks our 20th Anniversary!

For two decades, this symposium has brought together researchers, students, and the public to share knowledge, discoveries, and stories from Belize’s rich past.

Join us as we celebrate 20 years of archaeology in Belize. From ancient Maya cities to cutting-edge digital archaeology, this is your chance to connect, learn, and be inspired.

Dates: July 1 to July 3, 2026
Location: San Ignacio Resort Hotel in the Bedran Hall

Whether you're passionate about history, a student in the field, or simply curious about Belize’s rich past, this event is for you.

Stay tuned for more details on presenters, sessions, and how to attend!

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We are devastated to share that Lauren Sullivan unexpectedly passed away last week - please keep her husband and family in your prayers.

We are profoundly sad to share that one of our colleagues in the Anthropology Department, Dr. Lauren Sullivan, passed away last week. This was very sudden, so her family, colleagues, and students are in shock and mourning. More information will follow on an event to celebrate her life.

Newly excavated Maya wetland settlement shows the civilization's adaptation to changing climate Past civilizations have been significantly affected by climate change, but how they adapted to new conditions centuries ago is less clear. In research newly published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a team of archaeologists and geographers describes a new excavation at the Bi...

Check out our latest research on the Birds of Paradise!

https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2521892123?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQT2ftleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEes_ezBUWBXEyr-RBUqhy_P4doyR2rgGGRqfOwJ7mINbIZF-wfie6KyzvQ8rM_aem_00OYnWySp-dky8dQNh7XGw

Maya Postclassic persistence in the Birds of Paradise Wetland Fields, Belize | PNAS Rapid decay of organic artifacts obscures our view of ancient tropical settlements. We present a study of architecture and artifact assemblages fro...

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A Belizean entrepreneur, Marie Sharp was inducted into the Hot Sauce Hall of Fame in 2016. In 1992, she launched Marie Sharp’s Fine Foods after a trademark battle led to a name change. Her sauces were later imported to the U.S. Global: https://www.forbes.com/sites/maggiemcgrath/2026/01/21/50-over-50-global-2026/?utm_campaign=ForbesMainFB&utm_source=ForbesMainFacebook&utm_medium=social

📸: Marie Sharp's Fine Foods

Happy New Year! Thank you so much to all of our wonderful travelers who joined us in Oaxaca! We had an amazing tour while raising funds for our scholarship program- thank you all again for traveling for a great cause! We look forward to our next New Year’s tour in the Yucatán!