National School of Anthropology and History, Mexico's National Institute of Anthropology and History school
The National School of Anthropology and History is an academic institution in Tlalpan, Mexico City, offering degree programs in anthropology, archaeology, history, linguistics, and ethnology. The campus includes laboratories, auditoriums, a large library, and a museum housed in a former colonial building.
The school was founded in 1938 as part of a broader science institution before becoming independent and dedicated entirely to the study of people and cultures. After moving through several locations across Mexico City, it settled at its current site near the Cuicuilco archaeological zone in 1979.
The school's name reflects its mission to study human cultures and Mexico's past, and a museum of Mexican cultures occupies a former colonial building right on campus. Students and researchers can be seen working with artifacts and historical documents throughout the day, giving the place the feel of a living study center.
The campus is located near the Cuicuilco archaeological site and surrounded by open green areas, so comfortable shoes are recommended for walking between buildings. The library and museum are open to visitors, making it easy to spend time exploring the grounds without needing to follow a fixed route.
The school took an active part in Mexico's student protest movement of 1968, and many of its students and faculty were directly involved in events that changed the country's political direction. This connection to social history sets it apart from most other research centers in the city.
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