Dos Hambres to Gran Cacao Archaeological Mapping

Authors

Michael McDermott, Humboldt State University

Abstract

This map displays the spatial relationships and distribution of residential features throughout a portion of the Maya hinterlands near the site of Dos Hombres in Northwest Belize. Combining high resolution LiDAR data with detailed archaeology field data has allowed for accurate mapping of the features in this Mayan landscape. A unique aspect of this particular site is the presence of a causeway or “sacbe” which was used by the ancient Mayan people to distribute resources and move throughout their environment. The background terrain was created by manipulating the LiDAR data to generate a unique visualization that displays the human modified features throughout the terrain.

Recommended Citation

McDermott, Michael. 2019. "Dos Hambres to Gran Cacao Archaeological Mapping." Humboldt Journal of Social Relations 1 (41): 60-61. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55671/0160-4341.1117