Panajachel Research Paper

Tikal National Park is in Northern Guatemala and houses the largest excavated site on the North American Continent. It is a well-preserved complex of Mayan Step Pyramids and Hieroglyphic Carvings. Tikal Park also is home to a large swath of rain forest habitats. Secondly, Lake Atitlan the deepest lake of the country is in the Guatemalan highlands. It is surrounded by 3 volcanoes and small Mayan villages. Another Guatemalan landmark is an active volcano known as Mt. Pacaya. Mt. Pacaya is an active volcano in Southern Guatemala located near the Capital, Guatemala City. Mt. Pacaya has been known to engulf homes and villages. The next landmark is the historic town of Antiqua. Antigua is a world heritage site that consists of well-preserved Spanish Colonial architecture. Founded in the 16th century, the town was the colonial capital until 1773, when an earthquake devastated the areas. The last landmark is also a Mayan archeological site. Quirigua was the place where the infamous Mayan calendar was discovered, along with dozens of stone monuments know as Stelae. Stelae are intricately carved with hieroglyphics explaining historical

Visiting a different island in the Caribbean each summer has always been a family tradition of mine. The first few years never failed to make me fall in love with each and every one of them, but once my family suggested on visiting Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the eighth year, my thoughts were not so hyped. Going to the same sea each year can get old and boring. When we finally got to Punta Cana, falling in love was too short of a term to describe what I felt for it. As soon as we landed we were greeted with songs and happiness all around. The nobleness lingering in the atmosphere, coconut smell in the air, and architecture went beyond my imagination.

When the Maya began settling in the lowlands of what is now northern Guatemala around 1000 BCE, they cleared thick tropical forests in order to farm. They grew crops like beans, squash, avocados and corn. The forest provided food sources like deer, rabbits and monkeys, and building materials like wood, vines and mud for their houses. Through increased trade, small isolated Mayan villages grew into large cities. While the Apache used to live in wickiups, made of wooden frames covered by a buffalo-hide tarp, nowadays they live in modern houses and apartment buildings. Traditionally, the Apache were hunters. The men hunted antelope, buffalo, and deer, while the women collected fruits and nuts from their surroundings. These days, however their main staple food consists of corn.

Maya culture relied heavily on the female population. Before, agrarian labor was seen as a male domineering field; however, studies of the Classic Maya culture indicates farming was a communal occupation. All citizens, including children, participated in farming and other domestic tasks central to the communities upkeep. Roles in politics were also open to women, and contextual evidence “indicate[s] that women played important roles .. [in] Maya, politics” (Stockett). The sovereignty of the Classical Maya was embedded in the separation of noble houses. Each house governed by either a man or women, “especially mothers”, placing an independent value on the sexes.(Brumfiel). Textiles, which were almost exclusively made by women, became a leading factor in the economy the Maya relied on. One of the main priorities the female had was to turn resources into goods that the society could profit from. Without the contribution of women, the Maya would not have achieved the feats they did, shaping politics and religious festivals. Both home keeping and childcare were activities for women to carry out.

Even though 27,000 square miles is a large area to build houses, the lack of utilities, access to roads, internet connection, and land ownership issues affects the process of building poverty on their land. There were some issues with where the money was going. Among these challenges, The NHA- Navajo Housing Authority was building in New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah where there are different policies they have to follow. In order to own a property these policies have to be followed with the different jurisdictions the tribe had a high unemployment and poverty rates. 49 percent of the Navajo nation household incomes have less than $25,000 which means that $7,500 a year or $ 625 a month for most of them can qualify

Delcan Bagshaw was arrested on 07/09/2017 for being in position of 500 grams of methamphetamine and various stolen items. Bagshaw is a convicted drug addicted that has been know to be on methamphetamine for the past five years and has been in and out of rehab.

Solomon Northup was born in July of 1808, in Minerva, New York. Solomon was born free due to the death of his father’s, Mintus, owner. His father’s owner was named Captain Henry Northup, which is how Solomon and his father received their last name. While Northup was a child, he had acquired some education, but mainly worked on his family’s farm. In 1828, Solomon married Anne Hampton. In 1834, he and his wife moved to Saratoga Springs, New York. They later had three children, Elizabeth, Margaret, and Alonzo. While in upstate New York, Solomon Northup received the reputation of a talented fiddler.

Shantessa Pama (cousin) born on March 5 is a retired American elite gymnast who grew up in Kailua,Kona Hawaii. She started her education at kahakai elementary until she was about 8 years old she is now a residence of Dana Point California where she continued her education at Dana Hills High School and graduated in 2009. Shantessa quotes “I missed home a lot when I moved but there was no competition here for me I was no longer allowed to compete here and gymnastics was my passion. I wanted to turn gymnastics into my career”. Shantessa Pama was one of the only 2 female gymnast to complete a triple tuck dismount but the first to complete it at the age 13.

These migrating “First People” in the Maya region developed their tool and hunting technologies and went from being nomadic hunter-gatherers into forming more permanent settlements. These settled groups became more developed as they exploited the plentiful local resources.

This sacred tale aids in understanding the Mayan world, and responds to the universal and profound questions of how do I fit in with nature and society, and where do the roots of human existence come from. The symbolism of nature, that is to say, the creation of man through corn, implies a relationship with man and nature. The cultivation of corn is connected spiritually to Mayan people. There is a partnership between the environment and man, as opposed to having absolute control over land. The people serve not as the cultivators but rather as an integral part of the natural environment. It is from this corn, that they were created, so in essence, they share a religious connection to the natural world.

Perched on top of a foggy mountain, a brown gravel road stretches across the vast landscape of the mountains of Jinotega, Nicaragua that is virtually untouched by humans and fresh with nature. The narrow, gravel path leading through the mountains twists, turns, and hugs the inside of the mountains and leads to the sky. The dense forest surrounding the mountains creates a vast sea of green. The loud white Land-cruiser stands out from the vibrant scenery as the only modern aspect of this remote location. Electric yellow bananas hang

Music permeates Guatemala’s society. The marimba is Guatemala’s best known instrument (“Guatemala: The Arts”). Rare instruments of pure Mayan origins also exist, those including the tun, a small drum and the tzicolaj, a small flute (“Guatemala: Arts and Landmarks”). They are appraised throughout the country. Guatemala is also known for its textiles which are made with vibrant colors and intricate patterns that sometimes also reveal information about the wearer, such as marital status or place of birth (“Guatemala: The Arts”). The huipil is also another type of clothing that many Guatemalan people wear, especially in woman. These textiles also can also be read if people understand the colors and symbols (“Guatemala: Arts and Landmarks”). One of the most spectacular landmarks of Guatemala Maya is Pikal which is located in the Peten Jungle. This city was a religious mecca and a huge metropolis during the Classic Maya period from A.D. 300 to 900 (“Guatemala: Arts and Landmarks). Guatemala is filled with many creative and mesmerizing sights and arts that give the country a sense of life and

When Cabeza de Vaca first set out with Panfilo Narvaez in 1526 to explore the New World he couldn’t predict how this journey would change him and his point of view. After the initial failures of the expedition, Cabeza de Vaca found himself on Galveston Island were the Kanakawa’s, a Native tribe, found him and took care of him. Being introduced to the Kanakawa’s was but the beginning of Cabeza de Vaca’s journey of self-discovery.

Amia – *Amia calva (Fig. 13.17) is commonly known as bowfin. *It is a primitive beonging to family Amiidae that survives nearly unchanged from the time of the dinosaurs. *It is distributed in South-eastern Canada and north-eastern U.S.A. *Generally it is found in heavily vegetated, clear water swamps, lakes, rivers and backwaters. It has ability to live poorly oxygenated habitats, including stagnant waters.

One of the primary changes Hull described is how people make money now versus how their economy previously functioned. The primary money maker for the past two hundred years has been the henequen plants and factories that dot the Yucatan. The cactus is broken down and the fibrous inner tissue is used to make products such as rope, burlap