New Mexico Turquoise in Ancient Mexico – Tim Maxwell
The possible sources of turquoise found throughout Mesoamerica have long drawn scholarly attention. Although the southwestern United States contains several major sources, turquoise also occurs in Mexico. Can researchers determine the source of turquoise incorporated in thousands of Mesoamerican artifacts?
Dr. Tim Maxwell
Dr. Tim Maxwell is Archaeologist, Emeritus Director, Office of Archaeological Studies, Museum of New Mexico, the current President of the Santa Fe Archaeological Society; Field Archaeologist, Abiquiu Reservoir, School for Advanced Research; Co-Author, City of Santa Fe Archeological Ordinance; Joint U.S./Mexican Casas Grandes, Chihuahua Archaeological Research Project; Fulbright Research Scholar (Mexico); Member, New Mexico Cultural Properties Review Committee