Archaeology reimagined
Deep in the jungle of Mexico鈥檚 Yucatan Peninsula, assistant professor of archaeology Sarah Kurnick is infusing traditional archaeological approaches with fresh ideas about sustainability and community engagement while studying an ancient Maya site.
Punta Laguna, a Maya village of 125 people, resides within a large spider monkey reserve. The site includes more than 200 structures, some of which are 1,500 years old. The ruins are covered in jungle foliage and must be cleared with machetes whi