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The Maya flourished in an area designated "Mesoamerica," today consisting of Southern Mexico and parts of Central America, from roughly 1800 BC until the Spanish conquest of the Yucatan in the 16th and 17th Century. The Maya are particularly notable for their spectacular architecture and advanced understanding of mathematics and astronomy.
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Fast Facts:
- Duration: 1800 BC - 17th Century AD
- Region: Mexico, Central America
- Mayan descendants are said to reside in Mexico
- Maya codices were written on bark paper
- Largest City: Tikal
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Mayan Architecture
The Maya constructed an array of complex stone structures, including temples, observatories and even athletic courts. The lack of animals suitable for this form of labor means that the vast majority of the actual work of carrying materials was done by humans. The most iconic image of Mayan architecture is likely the famous stepped pyramids, like those seen in the temples of Tikal. -
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Mayan Civilization Questions
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What were the center cities of the Mayan civilization? 1 AnswerThe following are the center cities of the Mayan Civilization. -------quote----- http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/spirits/assets/images/map-maya.gif !. Uxmal : ... read more -
Papaya tree in Mayan civilization? 1 AnswerI do not see any evidence that this is true. The only sites mentioning the idea are suspicious sites selling papaya products. Unless someone else finds somethi... read more -
Did the Mayan's have a form of currency in their trading? 1 AnswerThe Mayans have various forms of currency in their trading, among them Salt and Obsidian which dominated the market. Luxury items like Jade, Quetzal Feathers, C... read more
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Did the Aztec and the Mayan visionaries have a fatalistic view of the future? 1 AnswerThe Aztec and Mayan cultures were both heavily influenced with religious and spiritual ritual, prophecy, and gods who demanded appeasal and sacrifice. The relig... read more
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Late Pre-Classic Maya
- 300 BC: Rule by nobles and kings starts
- 100 BC: City of Teotihuacán founded
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Early Classic Maya
- 400: Teotihuacán dominates and end of Mayan culture begin in some areas
- 500: Tikal becomes first great Mayan city
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Late Classic Maya
- 600: Teotihuacán destroyed. Tikal becomes largest city
- 683: Emperor Pacal dies, buried in the Temple of Inscriptions at Palenque
- 751: Mayan trade declines, conflict increases
- 869: Tikal construction stops
- 899: Tikal is abandoned
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Post Classic Maya
- 900: The northern cities in Yucatán thrive and Puuc style is developed in Uxmal, Kabah and Labná
- 1200: Northern cities start to become abandoned
- 1224: Itzá settle in the abandoned city of Chichén Itzá. They leave for unknown reasons in 1244.
- 1263: Itzá start building the city of Mayapán and it becomes capital of Yucatán in 1283
- 1461: Mayapán abandoned; warring groups compete to rule
- 1517: Spanish arrive in Yucatán bringing diseases like smallpox, influenza and measles
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Mayan Civilization Major Events
- The following links are to Wikipedia:
- Classic Maya Collapse
- Spanish Conquest of Yucatán
- Caste War of Yucatán
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Mayan Civilization Historical Figures
- Some of the following links are to Wikipedia:
- Sak K'uk'
- Pacal the Great
- Mesoweb.com: K'inich Ahkal Mo' Nahb' III
- Gonzalo Guerrero
- Francisco de Montejo
- Mahalo's Guide to Hernán Cortés
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Mayan Civilization Blogs and Message Boards
- Ancient Worlds: Maya Message Board
- BibliOdyssey: Mayan Civilization Bas Reliefs at Palenque
- Dans Blog: Similarities of Chinese Medicine and Mayan Healing
- Tribe: Mayan Civilization
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