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Presidents of Colombia and Chile Visit Ciudad Perdida

May 01, 2012

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In Bogota last month for the Sixth Summit of the Americas, the Presidents of Chile and Colombia took a day trip to the ancient site of Ciudad Perdida, where they were greeted by GHF’s very own Dr. Santiago Giraldo.

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New Mirador Agreement Ensures Long-Term Conservation of Over 80,000 Acres of Forest

March 09, 2012

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Spread over nearly one million acres, the Maya Biosphere in Petén, Guatemala, is home to not only some of the world’s most important archaeological sites but also a diverse ecosystem with a vast array of flora and fauna.  Faced with a number of human-made threats in recent decades, the reserve’s tropical forests are finally getting the protection they need thanks to initiatives like the newly signed Carmelita Conservation Incentive Agreement.

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GHF IN THE NEWS

CNN Features GHF in “Year of the Maya” Story

January 19, 2012

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With the 13th Maya calendar set to complete its cycle in December, one common interpretation is that this signifies “the end of the world as we know it.”  Scholars worldwide, however, have stressed that the completion of this 144,000-day “b’ak’tun” does not mean apocalypse but rather the dawn of a new age.  And to commemorate the historic event, GHF has named 2012 the “Year of the Maya.”

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GHF IN THE NEWS

Mirador Featured on 3D Show “The Ancient Life”

December 09, 2011

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Mirador will be featured on tonight’s episode of The Ancient Life, a 3D show that explores the intrigue and uncovers the mysteries of once dynamic and thriving civilizations. The program airs at 9pm ET/PT on 3net, a new 3D television channel created by Discovery, Sony, and IMAX.

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Success Story

Mirador Master Plan Completed; Will Be Unveiled at Guatemala’s National Palace of Culture

December 05, 2011

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After two years of collaboration with PACUNAM (Fundación Patrimonio Cultural y Natural Maya), FARES (Foundation for Anthropological Research and Environmental Studies) and the Guatemalan government, GHF is pleased to announce the completion of the Archaeological Development Plan for the Mirador Cultural and Natural System.  It will be unveiled on December 8th at Guatemala’s National Palace of Culture in the presence of current and past government officials, diplomats, international agencies and foundations, archaeology experts, project managers, partners and friends.

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Success Stories

GHF Hosts Opening of Historic Maya Exhibition at Quai Branly Museum in Paris

June 20, 2011

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From June 21 through October 2, “Maya: From Dawn to Dusk,” an historic exhibition dedicated to the Guatemalan Maya, will be on display at Quai Branly Museum in Paris, and GHF will be there to launch it.

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GHF IN THE NEWS

GHF’s Mirador Project Profiled in Smithsonian Magazine Cover Story

April 22, 2011

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GHF is excited to announce Smithsonian magazine’s publication of “El Mirador, the Lost City of the Maya,” a 14-page cover story in its May 2011 issue.

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Success Stories

Prince Albert of Monaco Visits Mirador to Support GHF, PACUNAM Preservation Efforts

April 20, 2011

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On March 9th, Prince Albert II of Monaco visited Mirador to witness the tremendous conservation progress made at the site, and to show his support for the Foundation of Cultural and Natural Maya Patrimony (PACUNAM).

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On the Verge

Mirador, Guatemala

The Cradle of Mayan Civilization

October 26, 2010

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Mirador’s Preclassic Maya cities are more numerous and larger than those found at nearby Tikal National Park, and predate the Classic Maya site of Tikal by 800-1200 years. Mirador’s priceless ancient cities and monuments of the Preclassic Maya period are the most spectacular and unique in Central America. Mirador is Guatemala’s leading nomination for UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription.

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