Our Vision: A Reserve without Boundaries In developing countries
scholars as well as economic, civic, and government leaders face
two critical challenges. The first concerns how to explore the
archeological treasures of great civilizations without doing
damage to current and future material culture and living
communities. The second concerns how to promote archeological
research and educational tourism in a way that protects fragile
ecosystems from unplanned urban and rural development. While
internationally there is a growing consensus about these threats
to both living communities and ecological treasures, to date few
models have been developed or tested to meet this challenge. A
new model is needed before these cultural assets are destroyed
beyond the ability of countries to study, preserve, and restore
them. At Millsaps, we believe that in order to cultivate the
intellectual and psychological stamina that today's leadership
demands, two conditions must be met: (1) students must become
deeply engaged in a