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Aerial image of High Temple at Lamanai, Belize, enveloped by dense jungle. The temple, a large pyramid-like structure constructed of limestone, rises prominently above the treeline.

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Duration: 8 mins

6 Scenes

Lamanai High Temple

Preserving the Maya Legacy in Lamanai

Location: Orange Walk District, Belize

Community Made

Duration: 8 mins

6 Scenes

Lamanai High Temple

Preserving the Maya Legacy in Lamanai

Published: 2024

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Institute of Archaeology in Belize

Institute of Archaeology in Belize

Lamanai High Temple

Welcome to Lamanai in Belize. The High Temple at Lamanai exemplifies a longstanding bond between people and the land, dating back to Mayan times, that is upheld through local conservation and cultural practices today.

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The Lamanai High Temple experience was created by The Institute of Archaeology (IA) in Belize working with CyArk as part of the Cultural Heritage Exchange Initiative supported by the United States Department of State. CyArk worked with the IA participants to provide training in 3D capture and place-based storytelling. IA then documented the site, conducted interviews and developed a script for the experience.

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Lamanai Site Map - Scene 1

The High Temple is one of many temples at Lamanai. It is identified on this site map as N10-43.

Lamanai Site Map

High Temple Above Trees

High Temple Facade

Third Terrace

Lagoon View

Temple Stairs

Temple Conservation

Workers on Scaffolding

Workers Passing Buckets

Plan view of High Temple base

Crocodile

Howler Monkey

Removing Vegetation

Conservation Workers

Ball Court Players

Ball Court Wall

Center Stone

Mixing Mortar

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The Maya, an introduction on SmartHistory

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This Tapestry experience was created as part of the Community Heritage Exchange Initiative with support from the U.S. State Department. This project was led by the Institute of Archaeology in Belize

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