Archaeology
in Belize, Central America

 

The Institute of Archaeology is responsible for the administration of the archaeology countrywide. The Institute of Archaeology monitors all ongoing archaeological projects in Belize and issues permits for site work. The Institute also manages all archaeological parks and reserves including the visitors' centers. Tel: 822-2106 or 822-2227
Fax: 822-3345 Email: ia@nichbelize.org
www.nichbelize.org

The Mayan Ruins - Information on Mayan archaeological sites to visit while in Belize.
www.turq.com/belize/belruin.html

Belize Tourism Board - The ancient Maya have fascinated scholars and the general public for centuries. Take a virtual tour of many of the archaeology sites in Belize.
www.travelbelize.org/arch.html

The Belize Valley Archaeological Reconaissance Project - Fieldwork opportunities and information on the excavations.
www.bvar.org/fieldwork.htm

The BRASS/El Pilar Program - Situated on the border of Belize and Guatemala at the El Pilar Archaeologicl Reserve.http://marc.ucsb.edu/elpilar/

The Caracol Project - The largest Maya archaeological site in Belize.  Excavation by the University of Central Florida.
www.caracol.org

Maya Archaeology at Minanha -Trent University's project in the North Vaca Plateau.
www.trentu.ca/academic/anthro/Belize/Belize1.html

Mesoamerican Archaeological Research - We offer an archaeological field school and volunteer opportunities in Belize.
http://uts.cc.utexas.edu/%7Emarl/pfbap.htm

Western Belize Regional Cave Project - Cave expeditions in the Cayo District led by Dr. Jaime Awe.
www.indiana.edu/~belize/

University of Massachusetts Anthropology Department - Field School in Prehistoric Archaeology in Belize and field work abd researcg opportunities
www.ccde.umb.edu/international/belize/summer/

Lamanai Archaeolgical Project - The Lamania Feild Research Centre is located in the Orange Walk District.
http://people.uncw.edu/simmonss/Lamanai%20overview%20of%20LAP.htm