ABSTRACT
Marcus Garvey famously said, 'A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots'. He believes the contemporary Mayan people have been like a tree without roots when people talk about linking them to their ancient Mayan ancestors, because they have generally been presented as people without history at least one written by themselves. In fact, Marcus surprised at how much interest Mayan people have shown in the field of archaeology and other sciences in just the last five years. He was interested in the topics of Indigenous archaeology and Indigenous people as archaeologists, but especially in the question of why Indigenous Maya have not studied, or only now studying, the ancient history of Mesoamerica. In Guatemala, the Indigenous people in villages have difficulties finishing elementary school, or continuing to the next level. Most difficult of all is to get to the university and receive sponsorship or scholarships in any field.
