A LEGACY OF DISCOVERY
Maya Field Workshops brings ancient history to life through on-site visits to archaeological sites filled with stories of Kings, Queens, wars, massive settlements, and amazing legacies.
OUR UNIQUE STORY
Maya Field Workshops started over fifteen years ago when David Stuart and Ann Stuart wanted to bring a group of curious travelers to the heart of the Maya world. Not just a "tour bus" experience, Maya Field Workshops teach you on the very sites where ancient royalty carved texts about their storied dynastic history. Since its beginnings Maya Field Workshops have hosted travelers in Guatemala, Honduras, Belize and many parts of Mexico.
David's work is often cited as a primary source in the field. He is a National Geographic Society Exploration Grant recipient and has been featured in many articles for the National Geographic magazine. David's academic research has formed a significant part of our understanding of Maya hieroglyphic art and writing, and he has been recognized worldwide for his contributions, including a UNESCO World Heritage award.
He is the youngest recipient of the Macarthur Foundation "genius" award, a Guggenheim Foundation fellow, University of Texas at Austin Presidential Professorship holder, and many other distinctions. He currently teaches and runs the Mesoamerica Center at The University of Texas at Austin holds the Linda and David Schele Chair in the Art and Writing of Mesoamerica. He also coaches his son's school sports team, which keeps him continually grounded...
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Dr. David Stuart is an archaeologist and epigrapher specializing in the study of ancient Mesoamerica, the area now called Mexico and Central America. His work has studied all aspects of the ancient Maya civilization. He is widely recognized for his breakthroughs in deciphering Maya hieroglyphs and interpreting Maya art and iconography, starting at an early age. He is the youngest person ever to receive a MacArthur Fellowship, at age 18. He currently teaches at the University of Texas at Austin and his current research includes study of Maya, Aztec and ancient Mesoamerican images and texts.
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Ann Stuart, DVM, lives in the Asheville NC area on a farm adjacent to Boundary End Archeology Research Center where she manages the lovely property and helps run the show. When she isn't traveling , she spends her time at home in the mountains of Barnardsville with her many horses, dogs and cats. Ann Stuart is proof that humans are amazing and that big sisters can be totally awesome. Copyright Dave.
