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Lisa J. Lucero
Professor of anthropology and archaeologist specializing in the Maya; author of Maya Wisdom and the Survival of Our Planet and a longtime researcher working with Maya communities in Belize.
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Dec 27, 2025
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How the Maya Thrived for Millennia | Lisa J. Lucero with Javier Mejia
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In this engaging conversation, Lisa J. Lucero, a professor and expert in Maya archaeology, shares her insights from decades of research in Belize. She explores the Maya's harmonious relationship with nature and their sustainable practices that lasted over a millennium. Lucero argues against conventional collapse narratives, highlighting how commoners adapted during droughts. She emphasizes the value of the Maya inclusive worldview for modern conservation efforts and proposes practical lessons for today, such as water management and biodiversity in food production.
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