By Zoila Palma: The Government of Belize, through the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) and the Institute of Archaeology (IA), and the United States Government, through the U.S. Embassy in Belize, today signed an agreement to advance conservation efforts at the Caracol Archaeological Reserve in the Cayo District.
The signing marks the launch of the Archaeological Stabilization, Conservation and Community Engagement at Caracol Archaeological Reserve (ASCCE-CAR) Project, supported through the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP). The initiative aims to strengthen the protection and preservation of Belize’s archaeological heritage for present and future generations.
Caracol is one of Belize’s most significant archaeological reserves and was an important centre of the ancient Maya world. The site contains extensive evidence of Maya architectural, cultural and political achievements, making its conservation important to Belize’s history, identity, education and tourism.
The Institute of Archaeology noted that the partnership with the U.S. Embassy will provide funding needed to undertake conservation work at the scale required while strengthening Belizean capacity in heritage preservation. The project will also focus on ensuring that conservation efforts benefit communities and people who live alongside and engage with Belize’s cultural heritage.
The agreement builds on broader cooperation between Belize and the United States in protecting cultural heritage, with the AFCP having supported preservation initiatives in Belize. The Institute of Archaeology expressed appreciation for the continued U.S. support, saying the project marks a new chapter in the conservation of Caracol and demonstrates the value of international cooperation in safeguarding Belize’s archaeological heritage.
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By Zoila Palma: The Government of Belize, through the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) and the Institute of Archaeology (IA), and the United States Government, through the U.S. Embassy in Belize, today signed an agreement to advance conservation efforts at the Caracol Archaeological Reserve in the Cayo District. The signing marks the launch
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