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  • Ants

    Watch this leafcutter ant tackle his daily task - there are over 1000 species of ants in Central America!

    Ants © 2022, Proyecto Regional Arqueológico San Bartolo-Xultun. All rights reserved. Video by Heather Hurst. Filmed on location at San Bartolo, Petén, Guatemala, fieldwork authorized by the Dirección General de Patrimonio Cultural y Natural de Guatemala.

  • Green Beastie

    Do you know this catepillar? Many species in the complex ecosystem of the Maya Biosphere Reserve rely on camouflage hiding as predator or prey.

    Green beastie © 2021, Proyecto Regional Arqueológico San Bartolo-Xultun. All rights reserved. Video by Boris Beltrán. Filmed on location at San Bartolo, Petén, Guatemala, fieldwork authorized by the Dirección General de Patrimonio Cultural y Natural de Guatemala.

Our supporters

Our collaborative research and films resulting from this work were supported by awards from: The National Endowment for the Humanities (#RFW-286709-22, #HAA-280996-21), the National Geographic Society (#NGS-71947R-20), the Culture-Nature Program of the International Council on Monuments and Sites, Peter Swift & Diana McCargo, anonymous donors, and Skidmore College.

Events & Exhibitions

“7000 Fragments” at Tang Museum, Skidmore College (C. Massa/Skidmore College)

“7000 Fragments” at Tang Museum, Skidmore College (C. Massa/Skidmore College)

Interested in hosting an exhibition or lecture?

We have worked with museums throughout the U.S. and internationally to host exhibitions featuring the San Bartolo murals, ancient Maya artistic traditions, and Maya dynastic kingship. Our team of experts regularly presents at academic conferences, for schools, and diverse public groups. Please contact us if you are interested in hosting an exhibition or lecture focused on San Bartolo-Xultun archaeology, cultural heritage, or ecological research.