The first archaeological excavations were carried out in 1990 by the Proyecto Regional Ixcanrio ("Ixcanrio Regional Project"), directed by Richard Adams of the University of Texas. The site has suffered significant damage at the hands of looters but is now protected by custodians.
The initial archaeological explorations were conducted in 1990 by the Proyecto Regional Ixcanrio ("Ixcanrio Regional Project"), led by Richard Adams of the University of Texas. The site has suffered substantial harm at the hands of thieves but is now safeguarded by caretakers.