Ancient Mesoamerica is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research on the history and archaeology of Mesoamerica. It covers the period from the earliest human settlement to the present day, with a particular focus on the Maya, Aztec, and other indigenous cultures of the region. The journal publishes articles in English and Spanish, and welcomes submissions from scholars worldwide.
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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Q1
Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Archaeology
Scopus Categories
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Geography, Planning and Development
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Archaeology and ancient environmental studiesLatin American history and culturePacific and Southeast Asian StudiesArchaeology and Natural HistoryDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesHuman auditory perception and evaluationPleistocene-Era Hominins and ArchaeologyEnvironmental and Cultural Studies in Latin America and BeyondHistorical and Cultural Archaeology StudiesArchaeology and Rock Art Studies