Christophe Helmke

Christophe Helmke

Associate Professor


  1. 2012
  2. Published

    Mayojen pantheon / Mayas panteon / The Maya Pantheon

    Helmke, Christophe, 2012, Maya III: Life • Death • Time. Didrichsen, M. & Kettunen, H. (eds.). Helsinki: Didrichsen Museum of Art and Culture, p. 62-103 42 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterCommunication

  3. Published

    Mythological Emblem Glyphs of Ancient Maya Kings

    Helmke, Christophe, 2012, In: Contributions in New World Archaeology. 3, p. 91-126 36 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  4. Published

    Mytologia ja myyttinen aika / Mytologi och mytisk tid / Mythology and mythic time

    Helmke, Christophe, 2012, Maya III: Life • Death • Time. Didrichsen, M. & Kettunen, H. (eds.). Helsinki: Didrichsen Museum of Art and Culture, p. 160-185 26 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterCommunication

  5. Published

    Ritual Landscapes of the Caves Branch River Valley

    Wrobel, G., Andres, C., Morton, S., Shelton, R., Michael, A. & Helmke, Christophe, 2012, In: Research Reports in Belizean Archaeology. 9, p. 233-244 12 p., 20.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  6. Published

    Teosluettelo / Verkförteckning / List of works

    Kettunen, H. & Helmke, Christophe, 2012, Maya III: Life • Death • Time. Didrichsen, M. & Kettunen, H. (eds.). Helsinki: Didrichsen Museum of Art and Culture, p. 214-259 46 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterCommunication

  7. Published

    The Archaeological and Epigraphic Significance of Cuychen, Macal Valley, Belize

    Helmke, Christophe, Awe, J. J., Morton, S. G. & Iannone, G., 2012, In: Research Reports in Belizean Archaeology. 9, p. 75-90 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  8. 2011
  9. Published

    Reinterpreting the Plaza de los Glifos, La Ventilla, Teotihuacan

    Nielsen, Jesper & Helmke, Christophe, 30 Dec 2011, In: Ancient Mesoamerica. 22, 2, p. 345-370 26 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  10. Published

    The Writing System of Cacaxtla, Tlaxcala, Mexico

    Helmke, Christophe & Nielsen, Jesper, 2011, Boundary End Archaeology Research Center. 60 p. (Ancient America; No. 2).

    Research output: Book/ReportBookResearch

  11. Published

    Úvod do štúdia mayských hieroglyfov

    Kettunen, H. & Helmke, Christophe, 2011, Bratislava: Slovenský archeologický a historický inštitút. 150 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportBookResearch

  12. 2010
  13. Published

    La Escritura Jeroglífica Maya

    Kettunen, H. & Helmke, Christophe, 2010, Madrid: Instituto Iberoamericano de Finlandia. 267 p. (Acta Ibero-Americano Fennica, Vol. 8).

    Research output: Book/ReportBookResearch

  14. Published

    Evidence for Maya Household Subsistence and Domestic Activities: Use-Wear Analysis of the Chipped Chert Assemblage from Pook’s Hill, Belize

    Stemp, W. J., Helmke, Christophe & Awe, J. J., 2010, In: Journal of Field Archaeology. 35, 2, p. 217-234 18 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  15. Published

    Hot Archaeology: An Ancient Maya Sweatbath at Pook’s Hill

    Helmke, Christophe & Awe, J., 2010, In: Current World Archaeology. 40, p. 38-43 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  16. Published

    The Carved Monuments and Inscriptions of Xunantunich: Implications for Terminal Classic Sociopolitical Relationships in the Belize Valley

    Helmke, Christophe, Awe, J. & Grube, N., 2010, Classic Maya Provincial Politics: Xunantunich and Its Hinterlands. LeCount, L. J. & Yaeger, J. (eds.). University of Arizona Press, p. 97-121 25 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  17. Published

    The Transferral and Inheritance of Ritual Privileges: A Classic Maya Case from Yaxchilan, Mexico

    Helmke, Christophe, 2010, In: Wayeb Notes. 35, p. 1-14 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  18. Published

    Uglen med spydkasteren: Om glyffer og guder i det gamle Teotihuacan

    Nielsen, Jesper & Helmke, Christophe, 2010, Tværkultur: Årbog for ToRS 2009. Søgaard, D. M., Valling Pedersen, C. & Thuesen, I. (eds.). Institut for Tværkulturelle og Regionale Studier, p. 88-96 9 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterCommunication

  19. 2009
  20. Published

    Research Reports in Belizean Archaeology: Papers of the 2008 Belize Archaeology Symposium

    Morris, J. (ed.), Jones, S. (ed.), Awe, J. (ed.), Thompson, G. (ed.) & Helmke, Christophe (ed.), 2009, 1 ed. Belmopan: Institute of Archaeology, Print Belize Ltd. 262 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportAnthologyResearchpeer-review

  21. Published

    The Maya and their Sacred Narratives: Text and Context in Maya Mythologies

    Le Fort, G. (ed.), Gardiol, R. (ed.), Matteo, S. (ed.) & Helmke, Christophe (ed.), 2009, Markt Schwaben: Verlag Anton Saurwein. 205 p. (Acta Mesoamericana, Vol. 20).

    Research output: Book/ReportAnthologyResearch

  22. Published

    Comments on a Carved Shell Disc from Actun Neko, Belize

    Helmke, Christophe, 2009, In: The Belize Valley Archaeological Reconnaissance Project. 13, p. 69-80 12 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  23. Published

    Excavations of Structures B1 and B7 at Baking Pot, Belize

    Helmke, Christophe, 2009, In: The Belize Valley Archaeological Reconnaissance Project. 13, p. 109-143 35 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  24. Published

    Hidden Identity & Power in Ancient Mesoamerica: Supernatural Alter Egos as Personified Diseases

    Helmke, Christophe & Nielsen, Jesper, 2009, In: Acta Americana. 17, 2, p. 49-98 50 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  25. Published

    New Site Description and Structure Designations of Baking Pot, Belize

    Helmke, Christophe & Awe, J. J., 2009, In: The Belize Valley Archaeological Reconnaissance Project. 13, p. 81-102 27 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  26. Published

    Settlement Survey at Baking Pot, Belize: Results of the 2007 Season

    Hoggarth, J. A., Jobbova, E., Helmke, Christophe & Bevan, A., 2009, In: The Belize Valley Archaeological Reconnaissance Project. 13, p. 157-187 31 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  27. Published

    Survey of the Monumental Epicentre of Baking Pot, Belize.

    Helmke, Christophe, Jordan, J. M. & Pritchard, J. C., 2009, In: The Belize Valley Archaeological Reconnaissance Project. 13, p. 103-108 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearch

  28. Published

    The Divine Rite of Kings: An Analysis of Classic Maya Impersonation Statements

    Nehammer Knub, J., Thun, S. & Helmke, Christophe, 2009, The Maya and their Sacred Narratives: Text and Context in Maya Mythologies. Le Fort, G., Gardiol, R., Matteo, S. & Helmke, C. (eds.). Markt Schwaben: Verlag Anton Saurwein, p. 177-195 19 p. (Acta Mesoamericana, Vol. 20).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  29. 2008
  30. Published

    Research Reports in Belizean Archaeology: Papers of the 2007 Belize Archaeology Symposium

    Morris, J. (ed.), Jones, S. (ed.), Awe, J. (ed.) & Helmke, Christophe (ed.), 2008, første ed. Belmopan: Institute of Archaeology, National Institute of Culture and History. 313 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportAnthologyResearchpeer-review

  31. Published

    A Terminal Classic Molded-carved Ceramic Tradition of the Eastern Maya Lowlands: Character & Identity

    Helmke, Christophe & Reents-Budet, D., 2008, Research Reports in Belizean Archaeology. Morries, J., Awe, J. J., Jones, S. & Helmke, C. (eds.). Belmopan: Institute of Archaeology, National Institute of Culture and History, Vol. 5. p. 37-49 12 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  32. Published

    Burial BVC88-1/2 at Buenavista del Cayo, Belize: Resting Place of the Last King of Puluul?

    Helmke, Christophe, Ball, J. W., Mitchell, P. T. & Taschek, J. T., 2008, In: Mexicon. 30, 2, p. 43-49 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  33. Published

    Locating Knowledge and Situating Power: a Paleoethnobotanical Perspective to Ancient Maya Gender and Social Relations

    Morehart, C. & Helmke, Christophe, 2008, In: American Anthropological Association. Archaeological Papers. 18, 1, p. 60-75 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  34. Published

    Mesoamerikanske leksikalske kalker i mayaernes skrift og ikonografi

    Helmke, Christophe, 2008, De mange veje til Mesoamerika: hyldestskrift til Una Canger. Nielsen, J. & Fritz Hansen, M. (eds.). København: Museum Tusculanum, p. 147-172 26 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  35. Published

    Organización territorial de los antiguos mayas de Belice Central: confluencia de datos arqueológicos y epigráficos

    Helmke, Christophe & Awe, J., 2008, In: Mayab. 20, p. 65-91 27 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  36. Published

    Spearthrower Owl Hill: A Toponym at Atetelco, Teotihuacan

    Nielsen, Jesper & Helmke, Christophe, 2008, In: Latin American Antiquity. 19, 4, p. 459-474 16 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  37. Published

    The Ancient Maya, Sixth Edition / Robert J. Sharer with Loa P. Traxler. Stanford, Calif. : Stanford University Press, 2006

    Helmke, Christophe, 2008, In: Current World Archaeology. 3, 6, p. 63-64 2 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalLiterature reviewResearch

  38. Published

    The Chipped Chert and Chalcedony Lithic Assemblage from Pook's Hill, Cayo District, Belize: the organization of tool production and use

    Stemp, W. J. & Helmke, Christophe, 2008, Research Reports in Belizean Archaeology. Morris, J., Awe, J. J., Jones, S. & Helmke, C. (eds.). Belmopan: Institute of Archaeology, National Institute of Culture and History, Vol. 5. p. 191-208 17 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  39. 2007
  40. Published

    Research Reports in Belizean Archaeology: Papers of the 2006 Belize Archaeology Symposium

    Morris, J. (ed.), Jones, S. (ed.), Awe, J. (ed.) & Helmke, Christophe (ed.), 2007, første ed. Belmopan: Institute of Archaeology, National Institute of Culture and History. 230 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportAnthologyResearchpeer-review

  41. Published

    Fighting the Inevitable: the Terminal Classic Period of the Upper Roaring Creek Valley

    Helmke, Christophe & Awe, J. J., 2007, Research Reports in Belizean Archaeology. Morris, J., Jones, S., Awe, J. & Helmke, C. (eds.). Belmopan: Institute of Archaeology, National Institute of Culture and History, Vol. 4. p. 29-42 13 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  42. Published

    Survey, Settlement, and Population History at the Ancient Maya Site of Pacbitun, Belize

    Healy, P. F., Helmke, Christophe, Awe, J. J. & Sunahara, K. S., 2007, In: Journal of Field Archaeology. 32, 1, p. 17-39 22 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  43. 2006
  44. Published

    Research Reports in Belizean Archaeology: Papers of the 2005 Belize Archaeology Symposium

    Morris, J. (ed.), Jones, S. (ed.), Awe, J. (ed.) & Helmke, Christophe (ed.), 2006, første ed. Belmopan: Institute of Archaeology, National Institute of Culture and History. 365 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportAnthologyResearchpeer-review

  45. Published

    A Summary of the 1999-2002 Seasons of Archaeological Investigations at Pook's Hill, Cayo District, Belize

    Helmke, Christophe, 2006, Research Reports in Belizean Archaeology. Morris, J., Jones, S., Awe, J. & Helmke, C. (eds.). Belmopan: Institute of Archaeology, National Institute of Culture and History, Vol. 3. p. 173-191 18 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  46. Published

    A reinterpretation of Stela 6, Pacbitun, Belize

    Helmke, Christophe, Grube, N., Awe, J. J. & Healy, P. F., 2006, In: Mexicon. 28, 4, p. 70-75 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  47. Published

    Comments on the Hieroglyphic Texts of the B-Group Ballcourt Markers at Caracol, Belize

    Helmke, Christophe, Kettunen, H. & Guenter, S., 2006, In: Wayeb Notes. 23, p. 1-27 27 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  48. Published

    Recent Investigations into Ancient Maya Domestic and Ritual Activities at Pook's Hill, Belize

    Helmke, Christophe, 2006, In: University College London. Institute of Archaeology. Papers. 17, p. 77-85 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  49. 2005
  50. Alive and Kicking in the 3rd to 6th Centuries A.D. Defining the Early Classic in the Belize River Valley

    Awe, J. J. & Helmke, Christophe, 2005, Research Reports in Belizean Archaeology. Awe, J., Morris, J., Jones, S. & Helmke, C. (eds.). Belmopan: Institute of Archaeology, National Institute of Culture and History, Vol. 2. p. 39-52 13 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  51. Discovery of the site of Bacna and a high relief sculpture in the Belize River Valley, Cayo District, Belize

    Helmke, Christophe, Awe, J. J. & Kettunen, H. J., 2005, In: Mexicon. 27, 4, p. 68-73 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  52. Maya Ceramics at the Didrichsen Museum of Art & Culture

    Helmke, Christophe & Kettunen, H., 2005, Espoo/Helsinki: Sokonet Oy/Didrichsen Museum of Art. 43 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportBookResearch

  53. Research Reports in Belizean Archaeology: Papers of the 2004 Belize Archaeology Symposium

    Awe, J. (ed.), Morris, J. (ed.), Jones, S. (ed.) & Helmke, Christophe, 2005, første ed. Belmopan: Institute of Archaeology, National Institute of Culture and History. 470 p.

    Research output: Book/ReportAnthologyResearchpeer-review

  54. The Ancient Maya Sweatbath at Pook's Hill

    Helmke, Christophe & Awe, J. J., 2005, In: Belize Today. 1, 5, p. 24-26 3 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleCommunication

  55. 2004
  56. Ancient Textile Remains from Barton Creek Cave, Cayo District, Belize

    Morehart, C. T., Awe, J. J., Mirro, M. J., Owen, V. A. & Helmke, Christophe, 2004, In: Mexicon. 26, 3, p. 50-56 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  57. Roaring Creek: Life along an ancient Maya Valley

    Helmke, Christophe, Bevan, A. & Awe, J., 2004, In: Current World Archaeology. 4, p. 10-16 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

  58. 2003
  59. El Arte Rupestre de Belice

    Helmke, Christophe, Awe, J. J. & Griffith, C. S., 2003, Arte Rupestre de México Oriental y Centro América. Künne, M. & Strecker, M. (eds.). Berlin: Gebr. Mann Verlag, p. 97-117 20 p. (Indiana Supplement, Vol. 16).

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingBook chapterResearch

  60. The 2002 Season Investigations at Pook's Hill, Belize

    Helmke, Christophe, 2003, In: University College London. Institute of Archaeology. Papers. 14, p. 119-128 10 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journalJournal articleResearchpeer-review

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