In the video below, taken at Caracol by my friend Julie Schwietert Collazo, prominent Belizean archaeologist Dr. Jaime Awe explains the fundamentals of Maya Architecture–what makes it distinct and impressive. He draws examples from other countries such as Canada and the US, and how architecture is used to make visual statements that demonstrate national identity, ideology, and cultural symbols.
I find the recording intriguing because Dr. Jaime Awe has a way of making complex information simple. In university, I took courses such as Cultural Anthropology and Mesoamerican Civilization with him and I vividly remember how my interest peaked at each of his classes. He’s just an all-around cool guy.
If you are interested in learning more about the Maya, check out my article on the most fascinating facts about the ancient Maya. I hope you enjoy the video.
Would love to learn more about the Maya architecture…one of the finest and simplest in the world.
When you make it to Belize you’ll have countless things to learn about the Maya 🙂
Always a fan of the tour for just that reason – they make it simple and bring it to life! Love it.
Same here. Tour guides are very knowledgeable and show you things that you wouldn’t normally…