The burial is scheduled for October 19, the writer’s birthday and the day he received notification of the Nobel Prize.
On Wednesday, the Guatemalan government unveiled the design for the funerary monument that will house the remains of writer Miguel Angel Asturias, winner of the 1967 Nobel Prize in Literature.
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The repatriation of Asturias’ remains from France is scheduled for October, while Minister of Culture Luis Mendez explained that the memorial will be located in the gardens of the Miguel Angel Asturias Cultural Center in Guatemala City, as a permanent tribute to the writer.
The design, by Guatemalan architect Alejandro Paz, consists of a contemporary pavilion with twin reinforced concrete beams, a metal roof, and marble elements, respectfully integrated into the existing heritage site.
Meanwhile, the Miguel Angel Asturias Cultural Center is internationally recognized for its organic architecture, which blends structures with Guatemala’s topography and volcanic landscape.
A 52 años de su partida, honramos el legado de Miguel Ángel Asturias, Premio Nobel de Literatura, cuya obra continúa dando voz a la identidad, la memoria y la riqueza cultural de Guatemala.
En conmemoración al Día Nacional del “Gran Moyas”, el ministro del @McdGuate, Luis… pic.twitter.com/HQlG58M7ff
— Gobierno de Guatemala
(@GuatemalaGob) June 10, 2026
The text reads, “At 52 years since his passing, we honor the legacy of Miguel Angel Asturias, Nobel Prize in Literature, whose work continues to give voice to the identity, memory, and cultural richness of Guatemala.”
The funerary project incorporates a sculptural piece inspired by a Mayan ballgame marker, establishing a symbolic dialogue between pre-Hispanic heritage and Asturias’s literary work.
The ensemble will include a vertical metal element that will work as a beacon, projecting a beam of light at night to reinforce the commemorative and spiritual character of the funerary monument.
The burial is scheduled for October 19, the writer’s birthday and the day he received notification of the Nobel Prize, with soil brought from all 22 departments of the country.
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