In Belize’s Actun Tunichil Muknal cave, a sacred Maya site, plants grow in darkness, sparking concerns about how tourism affects its fragile ecosystem.
The Mesoamerican Barrier Reef ... and contact with the local culture of Belize. The favorable climate, the wealth of available activities, and the breathtaking beauty of the barrier reef make ...
Anthropologist Eleanor Harrison-Buck from the University of New Hampshire said: "For Mesoamerica in general ... Burg of the University of Vermont. Belize is home to early Mayan settlements ...
Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has worked in the fields of neuroscience research and mental health treatment.
La Milpa, situated in northern Belize, stands out as one of the region's largest archaeological sites, having served as the capital of an ancient Maya city-state. Its significance is indicated by ...
But what is a tamal? It’s a traditional Mesoamerican dish, made from masa harina (corn flour treated with lime). It is then spread onto a corn husk or banana leaf, stuffed with different ...
Belize is the home of the earliest Maya settlements ... as other scientists have hypothesized. "For Mesoamerica in general, we tend to regard agricultural production as the engine of civilization, but ...