Maya Archaeology: Intro to Excavation and Analysis

Maya Archaeology: Intro to Excavation and Analysis

Maya Archaeology: Intro to Excavation and Analysis

Students learn archaeological basics, excavate a mock stratigraphy, identify Maya artifacts, and practice recording and reconstruction techniques.

Maya Archaeology: Intro to Excavation and Analysis

$68.75

3 classes · $22.92 per class

Paid once.

Level
Beginner
Ages
7–10
Duration
45 min
Classes
3 / Week
Weeks
1

Class Experience

A three-day virtual camp led by an archaeologist focused on Maya sites. Students explore what archaeology is, build a household field kit, complete a layered mock excavation, identify real Maya artifact types, and practice post-excavation tasks like pot reconstruction and recording finds on a context sheet.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain what archaeology is and how it differs from related fields

  • Identify and describe at least three Maya artifact types and what they reveal about daily life

  • Describe stratigraphy and why soil layers matter in excavation

  • Distinguish organic vs. inorganic materials and predict which objects survive long-term

  • Complete a mock excavation and record finds using an archaeological context sheet

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Deepti Kelkar

Joined August, 2026

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This educator holds a PhD in anthropology/archaeology with specialization in Maya archaeology and years of fieldwork in the Maya region. Practical excavation experience includes survey methods, stratigraphy, artifact analysis, and field methodology adapted for young learners. Pas…

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