Ancient
Deep Dive: Archaeologists at This Ancient Maya Metropolis in the Forest of Belize Are Debunking Long-Held Myths About the Mesoamerican Civilization
The first visit I made to the Maya ruins in Caracol, Belize, involved a three-hour trip through a labyrinth of deeply potholed dirt roads, in a vehicle helmed by a steel-nerved driver. I spent the ride crouched in the back, trying to ignore the potentially tire-busting jolts. When I arrived at the Caracol field camp, I was greeted by Arlen and Diane Chase, both archaeologists at the University of Houston, where Diane also serves as provost.
Read the full story at Smithsonian Magazine →This short summary only restates what the original publisher reported. Always check the source.