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Trinity Anthropologist to Share Ancient Mayan Discoveries Unearthed by Modern Archaeology

Oct. 1, 2002 – It will be a mix of something old and something new as a Trinity professor recounts ancient Mayan discoveries and shares advancements made in the field of archeology. Jennifer Mathews, an assistant professor in the department of sociology and anthropology, will explore these subjects and present her own research among Mayan ruins, in a Food for Thought luncheon lecture. Her presentation, titled “The Ancient Maya and Modern Archaeology,” will take place at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 6 in the Coates Center Fiesta Room. Tickets for the luncheon are $14 and reservations should be made three days prior to the event by calling the alumni relations office at (210) 999-8404. “The way in which archaeologists have attempted to understand the ancient Maya has changed dramatically since the 1800s, when adventurers and treasure hunters first came to the jungles of Guatemala, Belize and Mexico,” says Professor Mathews. For her presentation, she will cover the fascinating history of early archaeology and how it has changed in recent years in terms of the introduction of scientific methods, technology, and attitudes toward the people the archaeologists study.  The Food For Thought luncheon lecture series is sponsored by the San Antonio chapter of the Trinity University Alumni Association.

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Last updated on October 11, 2002 by the Office of Public Relations