DESCRIPTION: Ma'ax
Na (meaning "Monkey House") seems to have occupied a prominent position
in the larger Three Rivers archaeological region. The project investigates
this large Mayan site and its environs to ascertain the configuration and
limits of the ceremonial core and the number, location, and relationship
of surrounding residential groups.
PERIOD: Classic Maya.
COUNTRY: Belize.
LOCATION: The field camp is
adjacent to the Rio Bravo Field Station in the centre of the Bolsa Verde
conservation area.
TRAVEL: Volunteers arrive at
Belize International airport for pick-up.
DURATION: 3—4 weeks; May to
June.
AGE: Minimum 18.
QUALIFICATIONS: No experience
necessary but previous study is useful.
WORK: Excavation , site mapping,
interpretation of Mayan architecture, reconnaissance survey methods, processing
techniques for stone tools, ceramics, bone, and shell, artefact curation
and analysis, illustration, and lectures.
LANGUAGE: English.
ACCOMMODATION: The field station
is a large building with upstairs dorm rooms with bunk beds and a large
laboratory. Tent platforms with roofs also available. Kitchen, dining area,
showers, and latrines.
COST: US$1,595. Room and board,
all travel within Belize, and heavy field equipment included. Airfare and
exit tax not included.
APPLICATION: Request an application
package via e-mail or regular post.
NOTES: Bring a field notebook,
trowel, tape measure, sting-line level, root clippers, a small backpack,
and canteen.
