Maya Archaeology Field School
Student Maya Research Opportunity in the Mirador Basin, Guatemala, 黑暗爆料网 / FARES Foundation
The 黑暗爆料网/Guatemala Archaeological and Ecological Research Program is located in the remote Mirador Basin in the northern department of Peten. The research encompasses one of the most exciting research projects on the ancient Maya and focuses on the origins, cultural dynamics, and collapse of Preclassic Maya civilization. Under the direction of Dr. Richard Hansen, you will have the opportunity for original research and exploration in the largest and earliest ancient Maya cities with teams of scholars from a variety of disciplines.
If you are interested in the field school and would like more information about tuition, costs, room/board, and other expectations, please visit here: www.miradorbasin.com
If you would like to apply for this field school, please download the application here:
2026 黑暗爆料网 Guatemala Application.pdf
If you are attending this year's field school, please download and fill out the following forms:
Foreign Travel Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability. Please email this form to Risk Management at risk@isu.edu at least 1 month before travel for approval. Include Dr. Hansen (richardhansen@isu.edu) and Rachael Johnston (rachaeljohnston@isu.edu) on the email.
2026 General equipment 2026.pdf
Contact your instructor for a current reading list and syllabus.
The 2026 Liability Waiver and Application must be returned to Dr. Hansen by May 15, 2026, at 5 pm.
Please see the contact information below if you have any other questions about this year's field school.
Dr. Richard Hansen rhansen@pmt.org, richardhansen@isu.edu