Archaeology Magazine Archive

A publication of the Archaeological Institute of America

Special Introductory Offer!
latest news
Archaeology Magazine News Archive
2008-2012


Visit www.archaeology.org/news for the latest archaeological headlines!

Monday, October 6
October 6, 2008

Six villagers from the Maya Tzeltal and Tzotzil cultures were killed by Mexican police during a raid on the archaeological site of Chinkultic. Hundreds of villagers have occupied the entrance to the site for a month, protesting government management policies. Sixteen police officers were injured in the clash. And, archaeologists had been pressing for criminal […]

Read more...



Advertisement


Advertisement