2026 Blogs & Photos

Week 4 (February 8-14, 2026) (Read the entire post)

   The third week of excavation at Caracol went smoothly in the three residential groups that we are investigating during the 2026 field season northwest of Caana.

   In Fresco (C244B), Mo and Jacob ke...

Week 3 (February 1 – 7, 2026) (Read the entire post)

  This week saw the penetration of the various buildings that we had selected for excavation during this field season. In spite of the cold nights, the spirits of everyone are high because of what we have been encountering.

   In spite of cold weather and rain, the first week of excavation for the 2026 field season was quite eventful. We started excavation in three locales with Adrian moving between all three areas; a fourth locale will be opened once the H9 tomb is completely record...

Week 2 (January 25 – January 31, 2026) (Read the entire post)

   In spite of cold weather and rain, the first week of excavation for the 2026 field season was quite eventful. We started excavation in three locales with Adrian moving between all three areas; a fourth locale will be opened once the H9 tomb is completely record...

Week 1 (January 14 – 24, 2026) (Read the entire post)

   Every year sees a start-up period before excavation begins – and this year was no different. Camp was opened on January 14 when Brian Woodye brought four men back to start cleaning and repairs. On Thursday January 15the kitchen was open and the three ladies w...