Excavating underwater Maya site (IMAGE) Louisiana State University Caption LSU archaeologists excavate the ancient Maya Paynes Creek salt works site in Belize that has been submerged underwater and preserved. Credit Heather McKillop, LSU Usage Restrictions none License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.