October 2026 - Maya Skies | Maya Astronomy, Calendars & Archaeology

Preservation of Maya Calendar Traditions by Modern Aj K’ij Keepers

October 1, 2026 | Archaeology | Husai Anguiano Tamayo

Modern Aj K’ij keepers maintain the ancient Chol Q’ij calendar through oral transmission, agricultural rituals, and community ceremonies despite historical persecution. This continuity reflects a dynamic interplay between ancestral cosmology and contemporary Indigenous identity in the Guatemalan highlands.

Who Owns Digital Replicas of Indigenous Cultural Heritage?

October 1, 2026 | Digital Heritage | Husai Anguiano Tamayo

The ownership of digital replicas of Indigenous cultural heritage remains a contentious issue involving legal, ethical, and social dimensions. While virtual repatriation offers increased access, it often allows collecting institutions to retain control over original artifacts. Current debates focus on whether digital surrogates can replace the material and sacred significance of physical objects.