“Retorno de la civilización” a Quiriguá: Arqueología maya y los juegos de poder y prestigio en Centroamérica en los siglos XIX y XX

Archaeological explorations at Quirigua, Guatemala, reveal how power dynamics—rooted in 19th and 20th-century nationalism, imperialism, and institutional competition—shaped the interpretation of Maya civilization. Early researchers like John Stephens and Alfred Maudslay, as well as corporate entities such as United Fruit Company, wielded influence that skewed scientific narratives. The study highlights how these geopolitical forces, alongside personal ambitions, influenced archaeological methodologies and findings, underscoring the need to critically assess the sociocultural context of 'objective' scientific truths.

Křížová, M. (2019). “Retorno de la civilización” a Quiriguá: Arqueología maya y los juegos de poder y prestigio en Centroamérica en los siglos XIX y XX. EntreDiversidades. Revista de Ciencias Sociales Y Humanidades, 6(2), 171–201. https://doi.org/10.31644/ed.v6.n2.2019.a06