Field Work Opportunities

The Ka'Kabish Archaeological Research Project, directed by Dr. Helen R. Haines provides participants with the opportunity to participate in an on-going active research project.  Participants can see a site before large-scale excavations and restoration have taken place and contribute to uncovering new information about the site and the ancient Maya people.  Work at the site involves surveys of the surrounding settlement zone and excavations into the plazas and structures under investigation.   

In 2019, we conducted a preliminary study of Coco Chan, a smaller civic ceremonial centre located halfway between Ka'kabish and Lamanai.  As part of our research in the area we will be expanding our work to include a more intensive study of this site, including mapping exposed architecture and construction sequences. 

The project is based in the local village of Indian Church, adjacent to the ruins of Lamanai.  Students stay at a local guest house and dine at a small restaurant run by local women.  

Students may obtain a ANTH-3000 field school credit through Trent University.  Those wishing to do so must arrange this at the time of application.  Due to logistics, participation currently is limited to 16 students.

Watch Video of previous field school students answering questions about their experiences.

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Mailing Address

Dr. Helen R. Haines
Trent University Oshawa
55 Thornton Road
Oshawa, Ontario
L1J 5Y1

More information 

http://www.trentu.ca/anthropology/belize.php

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