Publications
Books and Edited Volumes
Archaeology at El Peru-Waka': Performances of Ritual, Memory and Power
In Prep (O. Navarro-Farr and M. Rich) Fourteen chapter edited volume in preparation for the Native Peoples of the Americas series, University of Arizona Press, Tucson.
Peer Reviewed Articles and Book Chapters
An Olmec-Style Figurine from El Peru-Waka', Peten, Guatemala: A Preliminary Report
2010 (M. Rich, D. Freidel, F. K. Reilly III and K. Eppich) Mexicon, 17(5) 115-122.
The More the Merrier: Case Studies and Lessons Learned about Collaboration between Archaeological Projects, Museums and Countries of Origin
In press (M. Rich and D. Freidel) In The Future of the Past: Ethical Implications of Collecting Antiquities in the 21st Century, edited by M. Adler and S. Bruning, SAR Press, Santa Fe.
Book Chapters
The Power of the Past: Crafting Meaning at a Royal Funerary Pyramid
In prep (M. Rich and V. Matute) Chapter prepared for Archaeology at El Peru-Waka': Performances of Ritual, Memory and Power, edited by O. Navarro-Farr and M. Rich.
Ritual, Memory and Power among the Maya and at Classic Period El Peru-Waka': An Introduction
In prep (M. Rich and O. Navarro-Farr) Chapter prepared for Archaeology at El Peru-Waka': Performances of Ritual, Memory and Power, edited by O. Navarro-Farr and M. Rich.
Flint for the Dead: Ritual Deposition of Production Debitage from El Peru-Waka' Burial 39
In prep (Z. Hruby and M. Rich) Chapter prepared for Archaeology at El Peru-Waka': Performances of Ritual, Memory and Power, edited by O. Navarro-Farr and M. Rich.
The Noblewoman of Waka': Mortuary and Osteological Insights into the Construction of Gender, Identity, and Power
In prep (J. Piehl, D. Lee and M. Rich) Chapter prepared for Archaeology at El Peru-Waka': Performances of Ritual, Memory and Power, edited by O. Navarro-Farr and M. Rich.
Conducta Ritual en la Montana Sagrada: El Complejo Mirador en El Peru-Waka'
2006 (M. Rich, V. Matute and J. Piehl) In XX Simposio de Investigaciones Arqueologicas en Guatemala, 2006, edited by J. P. Laporte, B. Arroyo and H. Mejia, pp. 629-638, Museo Nacional de Arqueologia y Etnologia, Guatemala.
Descubrimientos Recientes en El Peru-Waka': Paisajes Sagrados en la Zona Sureste del Epicentro
2004 (M. Rich) In XVIII Simposio de Investigaciones Arqueologicas en Guatemala, edited by J. P. Laporte, B. Arroyo and H. Mejia, pp. 319-324, Museo Nacional de Arqueologia y Etnologia, Guatemala.
Other Articles, Contributions and Internet Publications
Resurrecting the Maize King
2010 (D. Freidel, M. Rich and F. K. Reilly III) Archaeology 63(5): 42-45. Also available at: http://www.archaeology.org/1009/etc/maya.html.
Assemblage of Figurines from the Tomb of an Unknown Ruler (550-650), El Peru-Waka', Guatemala
2010 (M. Rich and D. Freidel) In Fiery Pool: The Maya and the Mythic Sea, edited by D. Finamore and S. D. Houston, pp. 284-287, Yale University Press, New Haven.
Analysis of Samples and Artifacts from the Mirador Group, El Peru-Waka'
2008 (M. Rich) Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies, Inc. (FAMSI) website. Available at: http://www.famsi.org/reports/07087/index.html.
El Peru-Waka' Field Reports (2003-2006)
2007 (M. Rich) Mesoweb Website. English-language versions. Available at: http://www.mesoweb.com/resources/informes/ElPeru-WK-08.html and http://www.mesoweb.com/resources/informes/ElPeru-WK-11.html.
Presentations
Una Figurilla de Estilo Olmeca del Entierro 39, El Peru-Waka'
(M. Rich, D. Freidel, F. K. Reilly III, M. H. Robb and V. Matute) Paper to be presented at the XXV Simposio de Investigaciones Arqueologicas en Guatemala, Guatemala City. July 19.
Produccion e Implicaciones Socio-politicas de la Ceramica del Periodo Clasico de Waka-El Peru: Un punto de vista de su composicion de la pasta y su estilo artistico
2011 (D. Reents-Budet, R. L. Bishop, M. J. Blackman, K. Eppich, H. Escobedo, D. Lee, J. C. Melendez, M. Rich and G. Perez) Paper to be presented at the XXV Simposio de Investigaciones Arqueologicas en Guatemala, Guatemala City. July 21.
Asesinato O Simbolo? Tratamiento Mortuorio de Mugeres de la Realeza Maya Durante El Periodo de la "Entrada"
2010 (K. Reese-Taylor and M. Rich) Paper presented at the XX Encuentro Los Investigadores de la Cultura Maya, Universidad Autonoma de Campeche. November 25.
A Royal Burial Ritual in Clay: The Figurine Tableau from Burial 39, El Peru-Waka', Peten, Guatemala
2010 (M. Rich, D. Freidel and F. K. Reilly III) Paper presented at the 109th Annual Meeting for the American Anthropological Association, New Orleans. November 21.
A Royal Burial Ritual in Clay: The Figurine Tableau from Burial 39, El Peru-Waka', Peten, Guatemala
2010 (M. Rich, D. Freidel and F. K. Reilly III) Paper presented at the 1st Annual South-Central Conference on Mesoamerica, University of Texas at San Antonio. November 6.
Un Ritual Mortuorio Real: Las Figurillas del Entierro 39, El Peru-Waka'
2010 (M. Rich, G. Perez, V. Matute, D. Freidel and F. K. Reilly III) Paper presented at the XXIV Simposio de Investigaciones Arqueologicas en Guatemala, Guatemala City. July 19.
The Unknown Ruler: Burial 39 at El Peru-Waka', Peten, Guatemala
2010 (M. Rich) Paper presented at the 75th Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology, St. Louis. April 15.
Will the Real Audience(s) Please Stand Up?: An Analysis of the Private/Public Dichotomy Conveyed in Ancient Maya Monumental Architecture at El Peru-Waka', Peten, Guatemala
2009 (M. Rich and O. Navarro-Farr) Paper presented at the 108th Annual Meeting for the American Anthropological Association, Philadelphia. December 4.
Refuse or Ritual? An Examination of the Problematic Deposit of Artifacts in the Tomb Fill of Burial 39, El Peru-Waka', Guatemala
2009 (M. Rich) Paper presented at the 74th Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology, Atlanta. April 23.
Heirloom Ornament/Heirloom Concepts: Social Memory Embodied in an Olmec-Style Figurine from El Peru-Waka', Peten, Guatemala
2008 (M. Rich, D. Freidel and F. K. Reilly III) Paper presented at the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Anthropological Association, San Francisco. November 29.
Revelations from the Grave: Maya Royal Roles
2007 (D. Freidel and M. Rich) Paper presented at the 106th Annual Meeting for the American Anthropological Association, Washington D.C. November 29.
Comparison of Elite Mortuary Assemblages at El Peru-Waka', Guatemala
2007 (K. Eppich and M. Rich) Poster presented at the 106th Annual Meeting for the American Anthopological Association, Washington D.C. December 1.
The Mirador Complex at El Peru-Waka': History and Power Cached in Pyramids
2007 (M. Rich, V. Matute and J. Piehl) Paper presented at the 72nd Annual Meething of Society for American Archaeology, Austin. April 27.
The Construction of Identity and Gender in Mortuary Ritual at El Peru-Waka'
2007 (J. Piehl, D. Lee and M. Rich) Paper presented at the 72nd Annual Meeting of Society for American Archaeology, Austin. April 27.
Conducta Ritual en la Montana Sagrada: El Complejo Mirador en El Peru-Waka'
2006 (M. Rich, V. Matute and J. Piehl) Paper presented at the XX Simposio de Investigaciones Arqueologicas en Guatemala, July 24-28, Guatemala City. July 26.
Monumental Landscapes at El Peru-Waka'
2005 (M. Rich, J. Piehl and V. Matute) Paper presented at the 104th Annual Meeting for the American Anthropological Association, Washington D.C. December 3.
Descubrimientos Recientes en El Peru-Waka': Paisajes Sagrados en la Zona Sureste del Epicentro
2004 (M. Rich) Paper presented at the XVIII Simposio de Investigaciones Arqueologicas en Guatemala, July 19-23, Guatemala City. July 20.
Identifying Maya Political Boundaries: Watersheds, Ideologies and Politics in Northwestern Belize
2001 (P. Cackler, K. Reese-Taylor, O. Ng, M. Zender, D. Fernandez and M. Rich) Paper presented at the 34th Annual Chacmool Conference, University of Calgary. Nov. 14-18.
Defining Classic Period Maya Kingdoms: A Question of Boundaries
2001 (K. Reese-Taylor, P. Cackler and M. Rich) Paper presented at the 66th Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology, New Orleans. April 20.
Family Matters: Identification and Significance of Late Classic Maya Lineages
2001 (J. Hageman and M. Rich) Paper presented at the 66th Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology, New Orleans. April 22.
Investigation of Early Classic Ritual Behavior at Cerros through Ceramic Analysis
1995 (M. Rich and E. Muenich) Paper presented at the 60th Annual Meeting of the Society for American Archaeology, Minneapolis. May 6.
Invited Public Lectures and Seminars
Royal Send Off on the River to the Dawning Sea: Treasures from El Peru-Waka'
2011 Public program for opening of Fiery Pool: The Maya and the Mythic Sea exhibit, lecture co-presented with D. Freidel. Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, MO. February 19.
A Funeral Fit for a King: The Archaeology of an Ancient Maya Royal Tomb
2010 Behavioral and Social Science Public Colloquium, Sul Ross State University, Alpine, TX. October 28.
Royal Send Off on the River to the Dawning Sea: Treasures from El Peru-Waka'
2010 Public symposium for opening of Fiery Pool: The Maya and the Mythic Sea exhibit, lecture co-presented with D. Freidel. Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, TX. August 28.
Shifting Alliances and Classic Period Politics: The Archaeology of the Mirador Group at El Peru-Waka', Peten, Guatemala
2010 Maya Society of Minnesota Lecture, Hamline University, St. Paul, MN. February 5.
What Can We Learn from Ancient Maya Tombs?: A Case Study of Royal Burials from El Peru-Waka', Peten, Guatemala
2010 Maya Society of Minnesota Lecture, Hamline University, St. Paul, MN. February 6.