Into the Latin American Artifact Collection

We’re often encouraged to not dwell on the past, but for Dr. Elizabeth Paris, PhD, associate professor in the Faculty of Arts' Department of Anthropology and Archaeology, exploring the past and the objects that tell its stories is what lights her fire. Paris is a Mesoamerican archeologist, with her research focusing on the Maya civilization during the period between AD 500 to AD 1100.

With an extensive knowledge and passion for ancient cultures, Dr. Paris shares some of her favourite artifacts from the University of Calgary’s Glenbow Museum Collections. From intricately crafted ceramics and ceremonial pieces to valuable materials used to exchange as currency, these treasures offer a window into the daily lives, beliefs and artistry of the ancient civilizations that once flourished in Latin America.

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