Combining sustainability, climate resilience and environmental preservation, the ancient “milpa” system of the Maya revealed ...

The city of Copán is home to some of the most artistically complex stelas created by ancient Maya people. These objects bear intricate high- and low-relief carvings that span their entire surfaces.

Catherwood’s drawing emphasizes the physical labor involved in obtaining water in this part of the world, while at the same time creating a romantic perspective on the mysteries of the Maya people.