REDISCOVERY OF The Maya City ~ EL PILAR

Deep in the Maya forest between Belize and Guatemala, El Pilar is emerging today as a symbol of collaboration across political, economic, and cultural boundaries. UCSB Archaeologist Anabel Ford has been exploring solutions past for thirty years. Today, she spearheads a program that constructs bridges among people, nations, and disciplines to create a conservation and development model applicable around the world.

A visionary management framework is taking shape at El Pilar. We have the support of local forest-gardeners and community conservationists. They hold the traditions of Canan Kaax, knowing the forest is a garden. Our unprecedented approach has attracted innovative teachers, insightful legal counsel, and leading scientists from many disciplines. We are now partners creating a new destination for all.

Our eclectic collective includes you!

Links to articles about ESP Maya:
UCSB Archaeologist to Celebrate Work at El Pilar Maya Site
Archaeologist Receives Local Help (Note: article is half way down page)
Establecen organización sin fines de lucro para promover arqueología en El Pilar

Tax-deductible contributions can be sent to:
Exploring Solutions Past: The Maya Forest Alliance
P.O. Box 3962
Santa Barbara, CA
93130 USA

Tax I.D. 77-0577587