ASM Affiliates Inc. to Assist in Geophysical Research at Kaminaljuyu

Kaminaljuyu was once the largest site in the Guatemalan highlands with over 200 structures in an area of approximately 5 square kilometers. Only 35 structure mounds associated with Kaminaljuyu remain. The World Monument Fund has declared Kaminaljuyu on their “watch” list due to urban growth. It is important to do as much research as possible of what remains of the site.

ASM will be working in conjunction with Dr. Hector Neff of California State University Long Beach to map portions of the remaining intact structures associated with Kaminaljuyu with remote sensing equipment, specifically ground penetrating radar. The geophysical survey will also assist in locating subsurface monuments that have yet to be uncovered. Our collaboration with Dr. Neff will efficiently and effectively provide much needed information for a larger area of the site than could be accomplished by traditional archaeological field methods. Our work will assist in the rescue efforts of Dr. Barbara Arroyo, a research associate at the University of Texas at Austin and the Center for Archaeological and Anthropological Research of the Universidad del Valle de Guatemala.

Friday, January 28, 2011

Final Day at Kaminaljuyu

Today was the last day for me at Kaminaljuyu.  We were able to get a great deal of geophysical data for a large portion of the site.  I will post more of the results when I get back to California.  I would just like to take this time to thank my colleagues for their assistance, generosity and friendship.  Their assistance and professionalism was essential in collecting the geophysical data. Thanks to Alejandro Garay, Emanuel Serech, Javier Estrada, Victor Mendoz, Henry Rodriguez, Patricia Mah, Glorian Aju, Adriana Linares, Lorena Paiz, and Margarita Cossich.  I would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Barbara Arroyo for the opportunity to work at such an amazing site.  Also, a special thanks to my mentor and former professor Dr. Hector Neff for collaborating with me on this project.  Hopefully our work will make a difference in the understanding of the history of Kaminaljuyu. 
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