Tomás Gallareta Cervera Ph.D.

Kenyon College

Tomás Gallareta Cervera is a Maya archaeologist that investigates the role of place-making and monumental architecture in the development of royal authority during the Preclassic and Classic periods. His current research is focused on the rise of divine kingship during the Terminal Preclassic at the site of Chan Chich (Belize) including it's Upper Plaza, a palace group elevated 7 m above the main plaza. Additionally,  he is currently working on a second research project "Voices Of The Puuc Angels: Rural Life Among The Archaeological Ruins In The Yucatan Peninsula,” which, through oral history, contributes to the decolonization of contemporary archaeology.