Primatology and Archaeology in Belize

Primatology in Belize Field School

Faculty:
Dr. Christi Conlee, Associate Professor of Anthropology
Dr. Beth Erhart, Associate Professor of Anthropology

Classes met from May 20-24, May 28-31 and June 3 on campus and from June 6-19 in Belize

Course Activities Included:

  • Learning about the ancient Maya and go on visits to sites in Belize (Altun Ha, Caracol, Cahal Pech, Xunantunich, and Actun Tunichil Muknal) and Guatemala (Tikal)
  • Excursions into the rainforest to learn about rainforest ecology and to observe howler monkey troops
  • Students visited local communities to learn about the rainforest conservation methods enacted by Belizeans