Incredible archaeological wonders have recently been unearthed during construction of the highly-anticipated Maya Train route. These extraordinary discoveries of ancient Mayan history will soon be showcased in museums across the Yucatán region.
These priceless artifacts will be displayed at the all-new Puuc Archaeological Museum. Currently under construction, the Puuc Archaeological Museum is set amidst a sprawling 4,800 square meters in the breathtaking Kabah archaeological zone, just south of Mérida.
Over 360 rare artifacts, recovered from Section 3 of the new Maya Train route, will be unveiled to the public for the very first time when the museum opens in December. The Puuc Archaeological Museum will also serve as a dynamic venue for captivating presentations and cultural activities, ensuring an immersive journey into the vibrant tapestry of Mayan heritage.
In fact, approximately 85%–90% of the remarkable artifacts discovered along Section 3 of the Maya Train route have already been expertly classified. These awe-inspiring relics were unearthed from the captivating lands stretching from Calkiní in Campeche to Izamal and Yucatán.
According to Arturo Chab Cárdenas, head of the Yucatán delegation of the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH): “We are finally creating a museum in an area that has long awaited investment in cultural, academic and scientific endeavors,” Cárdenas said.
The advancement of the Puuc Archaeological Museum will not only fulfill a historical debt to the local people, but it will also breathe new life into the region, refreshing tourism and fostering a vibrant cultural atmosphere.
At a recent press conference, Diego Prieto Hernández, general director of INAH, also announced that plans are underway to restore another captivating museum in the Dzibilchaltún archaeological zone, just north of Mérida.
Visitors will be able to delve into the research of one of the largest collections of pre-Hispanic ruins, spanning from ancient times to the Spanish conquest, while reconstruction is currently underway at the Temple of the Seven Dolls, a breathtaking Mayan complex dating back to around 750 AD in Dzibilchaltún.
The Mexican government’s Program for the Improvement of Archaeological Zones (Promeza) will ensure that state-of-the-art infrastructure is implemented at these archaeological sites to protect and preserve them forthe future.
Prieto Hernández also said that approximately 30 engineering adjustments have already been meticulously made along the Maya Train route to safeguard these invaluable archaeological treasures.
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