Field Notes	"Maya Caves of West-Central Belize" Summer 2000

When the ancient Maya entered a cave, they believed they were entering the underworld, Xibalba. Because of this, rituals were performed in caves. Pottery sherds and vessels, burials, altars, and other ceremonial objects found in the caves of west-central Belize attest their ritual use in the Maya Classic period (A.D. 300-900).

Barton Creek Cave July 10, 2000 July 17, 2000 September 27, 2000	Actun Nak Beh June 20, 2000 July 16, 2000 August 3, 2000	Actun Chapat December 5, 2000
Actun Halal June 30, 2000	Actun Tunichil Muknal	Other Caves

Pook's Hill August 21, 2000 (4A) August 21, 2000 (2A)

Cahal Pech July 7, 2000 July 23, 2000

Intro | Trip to Xibalba | Interview | Field Notes | Student Journals | Remote Sensing | Q&A | Map

© 2000 by the Archaeological Institute of America
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