Maya Cities and Sacred Caves
Dr. Jaime Awe is Director of Belize's Institute of Archaeology. After receiving his Ph.D. at the University of London, England, in 1992, he taught at Trent University in Ontario, Canada, then at the University of New Hampshire (U.S.A.), and is presently at Galen University in Belize. He has conducted Archaeological research at Caledonia, Pacbitun, Cahal Pech, and Baking Pot, and at Actun Tunichil Muknal, Che Chem Ha Cave, Barton Creek Cave, and Actun Uayazba Kab. From 2000 to 2004 he conducted excavations and conservation at Caracol, Xunantunich, Cahal Pech, Altun Ha and Lamai. Dr. Awe lives in San Ignacio, and continues to conduct archaeological investigations across the country of Belize.