- During the INAH actions report, Prieto Hernández presented a video about the archaeological zone of Sayil, in Yucatán
- Edzná Campeche Museum Will Exhibit Finds from the Mayan Train
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador will inaugurate on June 28 the Edzná Site Museum, in Campeche, which will show various archaeological pieces and vestiges recovered during the archaeological rescue and the Archaeological Areas Improvement Program (Promeza).
These initiatives have been carried out within the framework of the construction of the Mayan Train, according to Diego Prieto Hernández, general director of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).
In a morning press conference, Prieto Hernández explained that this new museum will be part of a network of recently created sites in ancient Mayan cities in the southeast, such as Palenque, Moral-Reforma, Kabah, Dzibilchaltún, Tulum and Calakmul.
The goal of this network is to enrich the experience of national and international visitors, providing greater context and understanding of the rich Mayan cultural heritage.
Edzná Campeche Museum Will Exhibit Finds from the Mayan Train
Archaeological Salvage and Promise
INAH currently carries out research and restoration work in 29 archaeological sites, and six new areas will be added in the coming weeks.
In addition, Visitor Service Centers (Catvis) are being enabled to improve the public experience.
The archaeological rescue and Promeza in Campeche, Chiapas, Quintana Roo, Tabasco and Yucatán seek to strengthen the historical and cultural identity of the great Mayan nation.
Edzná Campeche Museum Will Exhibit Finds from the Mayan Train
As of June 27, recovery efforts on the Mayan Train route have resulted in the identification of 62,165 construction elements, 1,465,719 ceramic fragments, 1,997 movable property (such as vessels, plates, incense burners, figurines, knives, and knife points). arrow), and 1,914 ceramic fragments in the process of analysis and restoration.
703 human burials have also been found, some with offerings, and 2,252 natural features associated with human activity, such as caves, caverns and cenotes.
Edzná Campeche Museum Will Exhibit Finds from the Mayan Train
Scientific Endorsement and Conservation
Prieto Hernández emphasized that INAH’s approval for the construction of the Mayan Train and other projects is the result of a rigorous scientific process.
This includes the work of responsible archaeologists and the support of the Institute’s Archeology Council, following the standards established for research.
The archaeological rescue process ranges from the exploration of the territory and the verification of photogrammetric and LiDAR images, to the prospecting, excavation, and registration of archaeological materials.
Subsequently, these materials are analyzed, classified and, in some cases, restored to be exhibited in museums.
During the INAH actions report, Prieto Hernández presented a video about the archaeological zone of Sayil, in Yucatán.
A conservation project was completed here that included the provision of interpretive trails and signage, preparing the site to receive users of the Mayan Train.
Edzná Campeche Museum Will Exhibit Finds from the Mayan Train
Cultural Significance
The Edzná Site Museum will not only serve as a space for the exhibition of recovered artifacts, but also as a living testimony of the cultural and archaeological wealth of the Mayan civilization.
The creation of this and other museums in the region is a significant step towards the preservation and dissemination of Mexico’s historical heritage, allowing future generations to appreciate and learn from these valuable legacies.
R. Edzná Campeche Museum Will Exhibit Finds from the Mayan Train
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