Overview
The Museum of Maya Archaeology (Museo de Arqueología Maya, Fuerte de San Miguel) once formed part of the extensive defenses built in 1779 that were designed to prevent devastating pirate attacks on the city of Campeche.
Converted into a museum, it now houses the state’s most significant archaeological objects. Highlights include spectacular jade masks found in tombs at the archaeological site of Calakmul and clay sculptures from the Isla de Jaina, a nearby island once used as a cemetery for Mayan aristocracy.
WHAT WE DID
We developed an interactive program focused on the archaeological cities of Campeche, which aims help visitors locate and learn about the major sites across the state of Campeche. Visitor can easily locate information on each sites’ historical and cultural significance, architectural highlights, as well as directions on how to visit them. A mix of historical and contemporary photography along with interpretive texts helps visitors better understand the provenance of objects displayed in the surrounding galleries.
Sites featured in the interactive: Balamkú, Becán Calakmul, Chicanná, Dzibilnocac, Edzná, Hochob, Hormiguero, Río Bec, Santa Rosa Xtampac, Tabasqueño, Xcalumkín, Xpuhil.
PROJECT
Produced for the Museo de Arqueología Maya- Fuerte de San Miguel, San Francisco de Campeche, in 2000.
FORMAT AND PRESENTATION
Custom interactive application running on PCs with touchscreens.
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Director and producer: Paco Link
Content research and script: Manuel de la Torre
Production coodrinator: Claudia Trejo
Graphic design: José Antonio Alcántara