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.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Second Day of Field Work: Geophysics Begin!

We began what I like to call our dualing GPR survey today.  Between Dr. Neff and I and our extremely awesome Guatemalan colleagues, we were able to compile four GPR grids in the Palangana of the site.  Right now I'm processing data so, I'll post photos and possible some of the results later tonight.
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