President Andrés Manuel López Obrador recently announced the inauguration of the Mused, a new museum located in the archaeological zone of Edzná, Campeche. The museum showcases 1,663 artifacts recovered during the construction of the Maya Train. The President expressed his pride in the progress of the project, highlighting the unique cultural heritage of the Mayan nation.

The Mused is set to be part of a network of museums located in ancient Mayan cities throughout the Southeast of the country. This network will include sites in Palenque, Moral-Reforma, Dzibilchaltún, Tulum, Calakmul, and Chichén Itzá. The aim of this initiative is to enrich the experience of both local and international visitors.

The President, accompanied by elected president Claudia Sheinbaum, pledged to complete the full route of the Maya Train between August and September. The route will span 1,540 kilometers, covering Cancún, Tulum, Chetumal, Calakmul, and Escárcega.

The President also expressed his gratitude to the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) and the archaeologists who coordinated the artifact recovery project. He also recognized the contributions of tourism entrepreneur Daniel Chávez, and noted the planned addition of 1,250 rooms in six hotels along the archaeological route.

Claudia Sheinbaum, the elected president, highlighted the Maya Train project as a means of reducing inequality and providing the Southeast with the same opportunities as other regions. She emphasized the importance of the project in recognizing the deep history of the region and the indigenous peoples who live there.

Sheinbaum also stated that the new government will continue with plans for justice and the rescue of archaeological sites. She noted the significance of the Edzná site as a connection to the country's history and as a destination for both national and international tourists.

Diego Prieto, the general director of the INAH, reported that the archaeological salvage efforts have resulted in the discovery of 62,000 pre-Hispanic structures, 27,000 of which have been excavated. The project has received an investment of 2,162 million pesos. Prieto also acknowledged the work of the archaeologists, restorers, physical anthropologists, geomats, geologists, and social anthropologists involved in the project.

Layda Sansores, the governor of Campeche, expressed her excitement about the project, stating, "Stone by stone we carve this dream, and today I believe that we deserve to live this moment which is historic for all of us."