549: Unearthing Clues to Reveal How People Lived in Early Mesoamerican Cities - Dr. Verónica Pérez Rodríguez




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Summary: Dr. Verónica Pérez Rodríguez is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University at Albany, State University of New York (SUNY). She is an archaeologist and anthropologist who examines how people lived many years ago in the highlands of the Mixteca Alta. This area was a cradle of urbanism, innovation, and complex societies as early as 300 BC. Outside work, Verónica loves relaxing at home, watching movies, and hiking with her family. She also loves running outdoors, knitting, and reading fiction.