The Ancient America Foundation exists to illuminate the rich tapestry of early American civilizations — communities long before European contact — by turning primary sources into meaningful conversation, and by inviting all of us to connect faith, culture, and history in new ways. Their focus is particularly on the ancient Mesoamerican site of Izapa, its carved stelae, and the deeply symbolic “Tree of Life” motif embedded in its iconography.
Rather than simply presenting artifacts, the Izapa team engages in a hands‑on restoration and interpretation effort. Its “Izapa Virtual Restoration Project” creates detailed 360° renderings of Izapa’s plazas and Stela 5, helping people see how the physical site once functioned.
On top of that, the Izapa team produces videos, articles and educational resources that explore how these ancient symbols, inscriptions and cultural contexts reflect themes of ancestry, journey, belief and identity.
What makes the Izapa research especially interesting is the bridge it builds between scholarship and faith. They pay attention to how ancient peoples represented divine‑human relationships, cosmology and lineage, and how those ideas resonate with families and spiritual communities today. They invite individuals to study, reflect and draw connections, not to treat the material as mere curiosities but as meaningful heritage.
Whether someone is a student of archaeology, a member of a religious tradition interested in cultural roots, or simply a curious mind, Ancient America Foundation offers a welcoming space for exploration. Their work is grounded in respect for the past, rigorous documentation of monuments and stelae, and a belief that ancient civilizations had voices worth hearing.
In short: The Izapa Archeological Project gives you tools — immersive visuals, thoughtful analysis, and accessible education — so you can see the ancients not as distant strangers but as people whose questions, hopes and symbols still speak. It’s an invitation to look deeper, learn better, and discover how our human story is richer when we trace its roots, together.
