Ixil
Ixil refers to a Mayan people and their language spoken primarily in the northern highlands of Guatemala. The Ixil people have a distinct cultural identity and a rich history that predates the arrival of Europeans. Their traditional territory is characterized by mountainous terrain and agricultural communities, with maize cultivation being central to their economy and way of life.
The Ixil language is part of the K'ichean branch of the Mayan language family. Like many indigenous
During the Guatemalan Civil War, the Ixil region was heavily affected by violence and repression. Many Ixil