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Hunactí, Yucatán: urban and architectural recreation of a postclassic Mayan site

  • ,
  • Clemente López Gonzálezd(CoInvestigador)
    ,
  • Daniel Méndez Garcíad(CoInvestigador)
    ,
  • John F. Chuchiak IVc(PI)
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.

Project Information

Project Type

Basic research

Project Managed By

Project Collaborators

Acronym

HUN_YUC

Time Period

01/09/202509/08/2027

Status

Active

Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production