Antigua Guatemala: the Old Capital
May 14, 2022
On a journey through Central and South America, Barry Barford discovers the charming city of Antigua Guatemala.
On a journey through Central and South America, Barry Barford discovers the charming city of Antigua Guatemala.
The Templo de Santo Domingo was closed for earthquake repairs but the 2 museums in the adjacent ex-convento were open, including the Maya textile museum, much to PortMoresby’s delight.
I was fascinated to see this clip, by National Geographic, showing how new technologies are aiding in the discoveries of long abandoned Mayan cities. Check out this short videoclip . (takes a minute to load so be patient) I’ve always been amazed at how completely the jungle has taken over these areas, which were thought to have been extensively deforested during their time. I visited Tikal over 25 years ago and it’s obvious the Mayans were a very advanced civilization.
Legends and history books talk about the “disappearance of the Maya” from their cities in Mexico…but they are still very present in Chichen Itza.
Copán was once one of the greatest cities in the Americas, home to the fascinating Mayan people and their mysterious culture.
On a journey through Central and South America, Barry Barford discovers the charming city of Antigua Guatemala.
The Templo de Santo Domingo was closed for earthquake repairs but the 2 museums in the adjacent ex-convento were open, including the Maya textile museum, much to PortMoresby’s delight.
I was fascinated to see this clip, by National Geographic, showing how new technologies are aiding in the discoveries of long abandoned Mayan cities. Check out this short videoclip . (takes a minute to load so be patient) I’ve always been amazed at how completely the jungle has taken over these areas, which were thought to have been extensively deforested during their time. I visited Tikal over 25 years ago and it’s obvious the Mayans were a very advanced civilization.
Legends and history books talk about the “disappearance of the Maya” from their cities in Mexico…but they are still very present in Chichen Itza.
Copán was once one of the greatest cities in the Americas, home to the fascinating Mayan people and their mysterious culture.