Hoggarth, Julie A. and Awe, Jaime J. and Ebert, Claire E. and Guerra, Rafael A. and Beardall, Antonio and Watkins, Tia B. and Walden, John P.
(2020)
Thirty-Two Years of Integrating Archaeology and Heritage Management in Belize: A Brief History of the Belize Valley Archaeological Reconnaissance (BVAR) Project’s Engagement with the Public.
Heritage, 3 (3).
pp. 699-732.
ISSN 2571-9408
Abstract
Since its inception in 1988, the Belize Valley Archaeological Reconnaissance (BVAR) Project has had two major foci, that of cultural heritage management and archaeological research. While research has concentrated on excavation and survey, the heritage management focus of the project has included the preservation of ancient monuments, the integration of archaeology and tourism development, and cultural heritage education. In this paper, we provide a brief overview on the history of scientific investigations by the BVAR Project, highlighting the project’s dual heritage management and research goals. This background offers the basis in which to discuss the successes and challenges of the project’s efforts in cultural heritage management and public engagement, particularly in early conservation efforts, in its training and educational efforts, and its ongoing outreach activity. We emphasize the need to train Belizeans as professional archaeologists and conservators, to serve as the next generation of advocates for Belize’s heritage management. We offer some ideas on how research projects can make significant contributions to heritage education and preservation in the developing world.
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| Creators | Email | Pitt Username | ORCID  |
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| Hoggarth, Julie A. | | | | | Awe, Jaime J. | | | | | Ebert, Claire E. | c.ebert@pitt.edu | c.ebert | | | Guerra, Rafael A. | | | | | Beardall, Antonio | | | | | Watkins, Tia B. | | | | | Walden, John P. | | | |
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| Date: |
5 July 2020 |
| Date Type: |
Publication |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
Heritage |
| Volume: |
3 |
| Number: |
3 |
| Publisher: |
MDPI AG |
| Page Range: |
pp. 699-732 |
| DOI or Unique Handle: |
10.3390/heritage3030040 |
| Schools and Programs: |
Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences > Anthropology |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
Maya archaeology, cultural heritage, tourism, conservation, education, Belizean archaeology |
| ISSN: |
2571-9408 |
| Official URL: |
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/heritage3030040 |
| Funders: |
Canadian Commission to UNESCO, Gordon Childe Fund of the University of London, Tilden Family Foundation, Archaeological Institute of America,, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, National Science Foundation, Penn State College of Liberal Arts and Department of Anthropology, National Geographic Society, University of Pittsburgh Department of Anthropology, Rust Family Foundation, Archaeological Institute of America-National Endowment for the Humanities, Belize Ministry of Tourism and Culture, BVAR Project |
| Article Type: |
Research Article |
| Date Deposited: |
18 May 2022 16:21 |
| Last Modified: |
18 May 2022 16:21 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/43001 |
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