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  • Finding an ancient Maya city in the jungles of Belize

    Aug 7, 2018 8:45 am by Jean Larmon, graduate student; Lisa Lucero, anthropology professorBehind the ScenesStudent Experiences
    1. U. of I. graduate student Jeannie Larmon surveys the landscape before the trek. Photo by Thomas Franklin

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    • 1. U. of I. graduate student Jeannie Larmon surveys the landscape before the trek. Photo by Thomas Franklin

    'The site is impressive, with monumental buildings and a temple that rises 30 meters above our heads. ...the west side of the temple platform is a sheer 10-meter drop'