simulated flood around Holmul sites

Our organization supports the protection of the Holmul  Archaeological Zone by maintaining teams of park rangers at the Holmul and Cival camps. The rangers maintain the trails in and around the sites and provide 24/7 security.   Their presence has effectively deterred looting and poaching in the area for the last 11 years. As a result the The Holmul Archaeological Zone is one of the last few sanctuaries for rare tropical flora and fauna remaining in the Peten. It currently extends over an area of ca. 100 km2 of diverse ecotones ranging from rocky escarpments and hilly plateaus to wetlands and lakes. The majority of the area is occupied by seasonal wetlands in which scrub forest and hardwood trees (tinto and mahogany) dominate. The wetlands are drained by the Holmul river and by many small seasonal streams which during the dry season leave precious few pools of water where the wildlife converge.  Along the streams, thick forest (cedro and corozo palm) provides a rich habitat for grazing animals and birds. Read more…