Pacunam event in New York’s New Museum
USA
In New York's New Museum on May 16th, more than 60 VIP guests, gathered for the Pacunam Foundation's benefit evening to discover the majesty and mystery of ancient Mayan civilizations, with the support of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation-USA. Pacunam is the foundation for Maya cultural and natural heritage.
A silent auction was held to raise funds for the Maya Biosphere Reserve which was visited in March 2011 by His Serene Highness Prince Albert. (The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation has since added the Mirador conservation initiative in the Maya Biosphere Reserve to its nine other forestry projects.) The evening featured presentations by leading Maya archaeologists including Dr. David Freidel, Dr. Francisco Estrada-Belli, and Dr. Richard Hansen who discussed their work with one of the most advanced civilizations to exist. Dr. Freidel and his team recently discovered fragments of a stellae depicting the infamous Queen who was the military governor of Waka. This important discovery dates to approximately 702 AD.
A follow-up event was held in Phildelaphia with a further presentation due to be held on Thursday, June 7 in Los Angeles.