Rachel Horowitz

Rachel A. Horowitz, Appalachian State University

Rachel A. Horowitz is an anthropological archaeologist interested in the study of ancient economies through the lens of lithics, or stone tool technology. She received her PhD from Tulane University. Her current research addresses the role of lithic technology and lithic producers among the Late Classic Maya, focusing on comparisons and variability between different areas of the central Maya lowlands. In addition to the Maya region, specifically Belize and Guatemala, she has performed research in Namibia and the western and southeastern United States.