Michael Ernest Smith

Michael E. Smith is an archaeologist specializing in the Aztecs and Teotihuacan in Mexico. In recent years he has branched out to work on comparative urbanism: comparisons of ancient and modern cities, and studies of urban life through the ages. He has published many technical books on his excavations; for a more general audience, see his new prizewinning popular book, At Home with the Aztecs, or his popular textbook, The Aztecs.

Dr. Smith is Professor of Anthropology at Arizona State University, and Director of the ASU Teotihuacan Research Laboratory. At Home with the Aztecs won the 2017 award, Best Popular Book, from the Society for American Archaeology.