PROPOSAL FOR A MAYA CONSERVANCY PROJECT – IMAGES OF THE POPUL VUH From Stone and Bone to Graphic Arts…The 2,000 year old [...] […] More
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This travel project, “Return of the Maya Elders to the Beginning of Time”, is a concept that has been developed by Jim [...] […] More
Our program for the conservation and preservation of Maya archaeological sites was developed over several years of increasing awareness on the part [...] […] More
The Terzuola site is a privately owned 2-acre plot of farmland in the Department of Zacapa, Guatemala. On [...] […] More
Our Mission
The Maya Conservancy’s purpose is to aid:
- In the preservation and protection of Maya and Pre-Maya archaeological sites throughout Central America and Mexico.
- In the preservation and conservation of Maya Cultural Heritage.
- In educational guidance and financial assistance to private and governmental bodies in these countries.
Our Goals
- The Maya Conservancy hopes to work in collaboration with other non-profit, governmental, and educational agencies, who are also working to preserve endangered archaeological sites; or endangered Maya cultural traditions. These collaborative efforts will enhance efforts to preserve national patrimony.
- The Maya Conservancy will be a source of funding for the purchase of real property to preserve Maya Cultural Heritage sites.
- The Maya Conservancy will help promote education that helps integrate Maya Culture Heritage and archaeological heritage.
- The Maya Conservancy will help plan seminars and conferences.
- The Maya Conservancy will consult on relevant curriculum in local schools and universities.
