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Richard D. Hansen is an American archaeologist known for his work in the Mirador Basin of northern Guatemala. He directs the Mirador Basin Project, an interdisciplinary research program focused on El Mirador and other Maya sites in the region. El Mirador was a large Preclassic Maya center, and Hansen's work has involved excavation, mapping, environmental study, and the documentation of monumental architecture.
The subject is relevant to readers studying Maya archaeology, Mesoamerican history, and early urban development.
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What is Richard Hansen known for?
Richard D. Hansen is an American archaeologist known for work in Guatemala's Mirador Basin. His research focuses on El Mirador and other Maya sites.
What project does Richard Hansen direct?
He directs the Mirador Basin Project. It is an interdisciplinary research program studying ancient sites and landscapes in northern Guatemala.
Where is the Mirador Basin?
The Mirador Basin is in northern Guatemala. It contains El Mirador, a major Preclassic Maya site.
Why is El Mirador important?
El Mirador was a large Preclassic Maya center. Hansen's work examines its architecture, history, and surrounding landscape through the Mirador Basin Project.
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