VOICED : Joya de Cerén, una aldea prehispánica maya protegida por cenizas en El Salvador

Joya de Serén in El Salvador is a well-preserved Maya village, recognized as a World Heritage site since 1993. The site offers a unique glimpse into the daily life of the Maya people, preserved by a volcanic eruption. Discovered in 1976, it has been transformed into an archaeological museum. Recent renovations, costing $1.3 million, have enhanced the site with multilingual and braille information. The project aims to conserve the archaeological areas, showcasing the organized lifestyle of the Maya, including their living arrangements and community structures. The remodel also highlights two significant structures: the temazcal and the chamana's house.

What event led to the exceptional preservation of Joya de Serén?

• A forest fire

• An earthquake

• A massive flood

• A volcanic eruption

In what year was Joya de Serén discovered?

• 2000

• 1985

• 1976

• 1993

What was the primary goal of the recent renovation project at Joya de Serén?

• To modernize the site

• To increase tourist visits

• To build new structures

• To preserve the archaeological areas

Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Maya village at Joya de Serén?

• A kitchen

• A pyramid

• A storage room

• A public use structure

What was the purpose of the temazcal in the Maya village?

• A place for cooking

• A religious purification sauna

• A storage area

• A living room