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The Quiriguá archaeological site in Guatemala, which belongs to the Classic period Maya, has the largest collection of carved stone hieroglyphic text in the Maya World, dating back to around 426 to 810 AD. Unfortunately, this UNESCO World Heritage site is threatened by the fragility of the landscape and carvings, as well as the impacts of Climate Change and the increasing intensities and frequencies of hurricanes in the region. The site recently faced severe flooding and impacts from major hurricanes in 2020, which devastated the area. However, a collaborative 3D documentation project was conducted before the storm impacts, and it is providing valuable data for conservation, preservation, and lasting interpretation efforts for the site. This project is being carried out in collaboration with the Guatemalan Ministry of Culture and Sport, the Minister of National Cultural and Natural Heritage, and Oswaldo Gomez, the former Director of the Archaeological Park and Ruins of Quiriguá.