Francisco Estrada Belli

Francisco Estrada Belli

archaeologist Guatemala

Francisco Estrada Belli is a renowned Guatemalan archaeologist specializing in Maya culture, particularly known for his work at the Holmul archaeological site. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of ancient Maya civilization, including the discovery of the oldest known glyph for the word 'waaj,' which means tamal. His findings have shed light on the culinary practices and cultural significance of maize in Maya society, emphasizing the tamal's role not only as food but as a sacred offering. Estrada Belli's research highlights the importance of preserving and understanding ancestral culinary traditions.

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0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
19,141
Power
88$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guatemala 1 8.00 0.11% +0% 17,915,568 19,141 $82,000 88$
Totals 1 17,915,568 19,141 $82,000 88$
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Guatemala Guatemala: Francisco Estrada Belli is an archaeologist specialized in Maya culture who explains the significance of the ancient dish waaj. 8

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: del waaj prehispánico al platillo que hoy se sirve en la mesa guatemalteca