Maya of the past, present, and future: Heritage, anthropological archaeology, and the study of the caste war of Yucatan

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This paper examines the relationship between the past, present, and future of Maya heritage and archaeology. We trace some of the background of Maya archaeology and Maya heritage studies in order to understand the state of the field today. We examine and demonstrate how an integrated and collaborative community heritage project, based in Tihosuco, Quintana Roo, Mexico, has developed and changed over time in reaction to perceptions about heritage and identity within the local community. We also describe the many sub-programs of the Tihosuco Heritage and Community Development Project, showcasing our methods and outcomes, with the aim of presenting this as a model to be used by other anthropologists interested in collaborative heritage practice.

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Morgan, K. D., & Leventhal, R. M. (2020). Maya of the past, present, and future: Heritage, anthropological archaeology, and the study of the caste war of Yucatan. Heritage, 3(2), 511–527. https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage3020030

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