Dr Andrew Kinkella, Anthropologist & Archaeologist

Since 1993, Dr. Andrew Kinkella has spent 17 field seasons in the jungles of west-central Belize, studying the Classic Maya (AD 250-900). His archaeological research focuses on a string of 25 cenotes (small, deep lakes) located in the Cara Blanca region of Belize, and how the ancient Maya used these cenotes during water rituals. His research includes the exploration of the cenotes using diving equipment to document artifacts that have been underwater for over a thousand years.
In addition to working in Belize, Dr. Kinkella is also the director of the Moorpark College Archaeological Program (MCAP), which teaches archaeology through research at local California archaeological sites. He has also worked in Guatemala, Mexico, and Germany. Dr. Kinkella is passionate about using his teaching position to enrich his student’s lives through the joy and excitement of archaeology, and is currently working on expanding his audience through publishing, YouTube, and other media outlets.