Overview
In 2015, we initiated a program of underwater archaeology on Lake Petén Itzá. We began sampling in 2018. The goal of this work is to discern deposits in the lake left as offerings or accidentally dropped into the lake as a result of trade. We have identified several areas that “look like” ports at Nixtun-Ch’-ich’ and we will test this hypothesis through underwater sampling.
Underwater Archaeologist Marie Meranda Testing the Waters