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Posted By: Marty Twenty years of archaeology at Blue Creek - 03/02/11 10:48 PM
By Dr. Thomas Guderjan and Colleen Hanratty

In 1992 the Maya Research Program began work at Blue Creek, Belize, expanding over a twenty year period to encompass a multi-disciplinary team of researchers. A yearly summer field project of excavation and survey brings together students and volunteers from around the world, to help advance our understanding of Maya society.

Blue Creek is located on the Rio Bravo escarpment in northwestern Belize. Despite its modest size, the strategic location at the head of the Rio Hondo afforded its rulers substantial wealth, prestige, and authority. At its peak from 200-600 AD it was a successful city state supporting up to 20,000 inhabitants. Trade and agriculture formed the basis of wealth for Blue Creek leading to a relatively stable social system. However, by 800 AD a major decline is evident with building construction at the core area coming to a halt. By 1100 AD the site was almost completely abandoned....

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