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The Leonard Lopate Show / September 12, 2007 / Protecting Maya Ruins

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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  • [1] Trevor from NYC September 12, 2007 - 12:53PM

    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?


  • [2] Ana Sandoval from Summit, NJ September 12, 2007 - 12:54PM

    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
  • [3] Javier from Guatemala September 17, 2007 - 08:32PM

    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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