Honoring Legacy

Six years ago, I decided to publicize and disseminate the unprecedented work that my father developed in the last years of his life. During these six years, I have gone through a labyrinth trying to give head and foot to a project that only he had visibility in, taking all the logical steps to convince others of the value of that work. Little did I know that I would embark on a path of self-discovery, connection, and belonging.

My father's work in the last years of his life teaches me the importance of keeping legacies alive. That appreciating the masterpieces of those who inspired us is essential to shaping the future.

He taught me the importance of leaving a mark in this life.

I am proudly Mexican, Bruno's mother, and I am driven by the legacy I will leave in this life. I belong to a lineage passionate about Mexico and who have recognized the enormous value of disseminating the cultural heritage that archaeological remains protect. I firmly believe that legacies can cross the barriers of time and space. In other words, I believe legacies can be eternal.

I admire many things about my father, including his unique vision for everything. I was amazed at his wisdom and ability to look outside the box. Through his look at the world and his work, he sowed in me the seeds of curiosity, taught me to value culture, and appreciate the legacy of the Maya for the world from a unique perspective, just like him.

I know I'm not the only one to find the Mayan civilization fascinating. We can learn about their history and how they impacted the modern world through all the documentation, studies, preservation work, and discoveries made over time.

However, the great Mayan cities have been reclaimed by nature, vanishing their majestic architecture. Irreversible damage and limited access to images of its architectural achievements leave us with an incomplete picture and challenge our appreciation of its historical and cultural significance. The desire to honor my father's legacy and help present and future generations, such as my son Bruno, to appreciate the cultural heritage in the way that I could do it with my father is my call to resume the venture of Virtual Archaeologic.

Why do I think it is essential to preserve his legacy? Because there is still no such thing in the world.

I hope this unprecedented exploration (his "Maya Imagineering") will expand your horizons, inspire fascinating conversations, and a desire to take more journeys into the unknown.

Stephanie Möller