Recovering and Enhancing of the Mayan Heritage

1) Train two archaeologists from the Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología in Guatemala to restore newly discovered jade artifacts. Furthermore, these archaeologists will be trained in advanced methods of investigation to facilitate access to the newest investigations. 2)The recovered pieces will be exhibited to highlight the role of women and the role of the Mayan culture in the history of Guatemala.

Project Detail

Country

Guatemala

Project Number

GU-T1187

Approval Date

October 15, 2012

Project Status

Closed

Project Type

Technical Cooperation

Sector

SOCIAL INVESTMENT

Subsector

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DEVELOPMENT

Lending Instrument

Lending Instrument Code

Modality

Facility Type

Environmental and Social Impact Category (ESIC)

Category C: Likely to cause minimal or no negative environmental and associated social impacts

Total Cost

USD 230,000.00

Country Counterpart Financing

USD 0.00

Original Amount Approved

USD 230,000.00