MacLellan, Jessica and Burham, Melissa and Méndez Bauer, María Belén
(2020)
Community Engagement around the Maya Archaeological Site of Ceibal, Guatemala.
Heritage, 3 (3).
pp. 637-648.
ISSN 2571-9408
Abstract
The Ceibal-Petexbatún Archaeological Project has built long-standing relationships in the area around Ceibal, Guatemala, particularly in the Q’eqchi’ Maya village of Las Pozas. Both Q’eqchi’ and ladino (non-indigenous) people in the region face serious, systemic problems, including a loss of access to land and an absence of economic opportunities. The ancient Maya sites in the area have been damaged by deforestation and looting. Project archaeologists seek to improve economic conditions in local communities while encouraging the preservation of cultural heritage. Here, we describe past microfinance and classroom outreach projects conducted in Las Pozas and discuss future initiatives that could make archaeological heritage more beneficial to multiple communities.
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MacLellan, Jessica | | | 0000-0002-1162-5087 | Burham, Melissa | | | | Méndez Bauer, María Belén | | | |
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Date: |
1 July 2020 |
Date Type: |
Publication |
Journal or Publication Title: |
Heritage |
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3 |
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3 |
Publisher: |
MDPI AG |
Page Range: |
pp. 637-648 |
DOI or Unique Handle: |
10.3390/heritage3030036 |
Schools and Programs: |
Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences > Anthropology |
Refereed: |
Yes |
Uncontrolled Keywords: |
Maya, public outreach, archaeological heritage, Guatemala, microfinance |
ISSN: |
2571-9408 |
Official URL: |
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/heritage3030036 |
Funders: |
Ceibal-Petexbatún Archaeological Project, National Geographic Society, National Science Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, Alphawood Foundation, Agnese Nelms Haury Program of the University of Arizona, Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology-Japan, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science |
Article Type: |
Research Article |
Date Deposited: |
18 May 2022 16:39 |
Last Modified: |
18 May 2022 16:39 |
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http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/43000 |
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