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Protecting Maya Ruins
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
There are hundreds of archaeological sites from the Maya civilization that date as far back as 500 B.C. Many of the sites are threatened by neglect, dam projects, and slash-and-burn agriculture. Charles Golden, Professor of Anthropology at Brandeis University, and Bonnie Burnham, President of the World Monuments Fund, join Leonard to discuss what the sites reveal about Maya culture, and what will be lost if they're not protected.
Slideshow: Maya Ruins
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I was wondering what the guests' opinions are regarding the expat community at Pelenque? I went down there, and there is currently a community of, dare I say, hippies?
I am reading 1491 by Charles C. Mann and there is so much to learn from these sites that it would be a great loss to civilization if we can't save them
Real nice interview, so nice to hear from this two experts all the information and incredible partners in conservation.
Thanks.
Javier / PNSL
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