How to obtain information on archaeological discoveries in Mexico

Archeology and anthropology are highly respected professions in Mexico. Its government is continuing to fund investigations that change our understanding of the Americas in the past.

Much of the work is now occurring in regions where several tribes in the Southeastern United States once lived. It was not just the Mayas involved in regional cultural exchanges. Remember, I just found two Aztec towns in deep southeast Georgia. There is also substantial evidence that Uchee traders from the Southeast may have introduced pottery and mound-building into Mexico . . . plus kicked off the so-called Olmec Civilization.

You can subscribe to INAH documentary videos on YouTube, but not to reports and videos recently issued by the INAH (Instituto Nacional de Antropologia E Historia). There is a website, however, that can be accessed by the public.

Mediateca – INAH Mexico

Mediateca – INAH Mexico is an open-access digital repository for Mexico’s cultural and historical heritage, maintained by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH). To access it, visit the official website mediateca.inah.gob.mx. The site offers a vast collection of digital materials like images, audio, archives, and virtual tours for personal and non-profit use, though specific usage guidelines must be followed. 

What it is . . .

• The Mediateca is the digital arm of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).
• Its purpose is to preserve and provide public access to digital representations of Mexico’s historical and cultural patrimony.
• It contains a wide array of digital assets, including images, audio recordings, catalogs, archives, virtual tours, and publications. 

How to access it . . .

• Visit the official website at mediateca.inah.gob.mx.
• Browse the collections to find digital resources. 

How to use the content . . .

• For personal and non-profit use, the content is generally free to use, provided you do not alter it, acknowledge the source, and cite the repository.
• For any other type of use, such as commercial purposes, you must request authorization from the INAH and potentially pay associated fees.