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Hace 3 días · The Maya civilization (/ ˈ m aɪ ə /) was a Mesoamerican civilization that existed from antiquity to the early modern period. It is known by its ancient temples and glyphs (script). The Maya script is the most sophisticated and highly developed writing system in the pre-Columbian Americas.
- Spanish conquest of the Maya
The Spanish conquest of the Maya was a protracted conflict...
- Spanish conquest of the Maya
Hace 4 días · Machu Picchu, site of ancient Inca ruins located about 50 miles (80 km) northwest of Cuzco, Peru, in the Cordillera de Vilcabamba of the Andes Mountains. It is perched above the Urubamba River valley in a narrow saddle between two sharp peaks—Machu Picchu (“Old Peak”) and Huayna Picchu (“New Peak”)—at an elevation of 7,710 feet ...
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Hace 2 días · Pre-Columbian era. The Maya Temple of Kukulcán (top), the Aztec sun stone (middle) and the Inca city of Machu Picchu (bottom) are among the most lasting built or constructed achievements of pre-Columbian civilizations.
Hace 3 días · The Mayan civilization is one of the most fascinating ancient cultures in history, known for its remarkable achievements in various fields, including astronomy, mathematics, and architecture. Here are 50 facts that highlight the richness and complexity of the Mayan culture, spanning from their daily life to their mysterious decline.
Hace 3 días · Maya and Aztec builders used lime mortar as stucco or plaster, that could be painted on. Nahua (Aztec) scribes specifically referred to its qualities in Sahagún’s encyclopaedic work the Florentine Codex: ‘Its name comes from tezontli and tlalli [earth]. This is pulverised tezontli. It is made into fragments, broken up, roughened, sticky.
Hace 4 días · Embark on an awe-inspiring journey to Tikal, one of the most iconic archaeological sites of the ancient Maya civilization, located in the heart of the Petén region of Guatemala. Nestled within the lush rainforests, Tikal is a testament to the grandeur and mysteries of a once-thriving civilization.
