MEL Talks - Carlos Rosado van der Gracht

Yucatán’s countryside is well known for being home to some of the most spectacular Mayan archaeological sites in Mesoamerica. But few are aware of the extent of ancient remains still observable within Mérida’s city limits. From pyramids, temples, burials, and carvings on stones used in the construction of colonial churches to a Mesoamerican ballcourt and countless other treasures, the richness of Mérida’s Pre-Columbian past is truly astonishing. During this talk, Carlos will present images and the most recent scholarship regarding this topic. He will also engage in a discussion of the place of T'Hó / Ichcanzijó (ancient Mérida) in the context of power politics in northern Yucatán.

Born in Mérida, Carlos Rosado van der Gracht is a Mexican-Canadian writer and editor of Yucatán Magazine. He is an avid explorer of Mesoamerican archaeological sites and has conducted extensive research on topics ranging from migration patterns during antiquity to the interplay between Mayan identities and tourism. Carlos is also the author of the “Archaeology Monday” series for Yucatán Magazine and has consulted and been featured on international productions on diverse topics related to the Maya and Yucatán.

MEL Talks begin at 7:00 PM and are free and open to the public.