Hunactí, Yucatán: urban and architectural recreation of a postclassic Mayan site
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- Clemente López Gonzálezd(CoInvestigador),
- Daniel Méndez Garcíad(CoInvestigador),
- John F. Chuchiak IVc(PI)
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- cMissouri State University,
- dUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria
Project: Basic research
Project status
Active
About this Project
To document and propose an urban and architectural recreation of the Mayan site of Hunactí, Yucatán, corresponding to the Postclassic period, in order to rescue its historical and cultural value, promote heritage preservation, and offer an accessible interpretation tool for the study and dissemination of the Mayan legacy in academic, tourism, and community contexts.
Layman's description
To create a clear and engaging reconstruction of the ancient Mayan site of Hunactí, Yucatán, from the Postclassic period, so that people can better understand and appreciate its history and culture. This project aims to help protect the site, share its importance with students, visitors, and local communities, and make the Mayan legacy more accessible to everyone.
Key Findings
• Preliminary architectural and urban documentation of the Hunactí archaeological site based on historical and archaeological sources and field surveys.
• Graphic proposal for an urban and architectural recreation of the settlement, based on morphological analysis and construction patterns from the Postclassic and Early Colonial periods.
• Visual digital model (2D and 3D) of the interpreted site for educational, heritage, and outreach purposes.
• Diagnostic assessment of the site's state of conservation and general guidelines for its sustainable and noninvasive management.
• Accessible dissemination materials for the local community and general public, such as posters, infographics, animations, or digital visualizations.
• Academic report/research article for publication in specialized heritage, architecture, or archaeology media.
• Graphic proposal for an urban and architectural recreation of the settlement, based on morphological analysis and construction patterns from the Postclassic and Early Colonial periods.
• Visual digital model (2D and 3D) of the interpreted site for educational, heritage, and outreach purposes.
• Diagnostic assessment of the site's state of conservation and general guidelines for its sustainable and noninvasive management.
• Accessible dissemination materials for the local community and general public, such as posters, infographics, animations, or digital visualizations.
• Academic report/research article for publication in specialized heritage, architecture, or archaeology media.
Project Information
Project Type
Basic researchProject Managed By
Project Collaborators
- Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Acronym
HUN_YUCTime Period
01/09/2025 – 09/08/2027Status
ActiveSustainable Development Goals
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
