Diane Zaino Chase

Who is Diane Zaino Chase?

Diane Zaino Chase is an American anthropologist and archaeologist who specializes in the study of the Ancient Maya. She entered her studies at a time when Mayan Archaeology was moving from a past time of the wealthy to a more academic approach. Her husband Dr. Arlen F. Chase, is also an archaeologist whose work is focused on the ancient Maya. Their eldest child, Adrian, is pursing a career in Mesoamerican archaeology as well. They have two other children: Aubrey and Elyse Chase. All three children have accompanied their parents to the archaeological site of Caracol in Belize, where they have been conducting excavations for over twenty years.