Mayan Civilization: Explore the History and Mystery of the Ancient Mayan Ruins
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Mayan Civilization: Explore the History and Mystery of the Ancient Mayan Ruins

The History and Legacy of the Mayan Capitals of the Classic Era

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Mayan Civilization: Explore the History and Mystery of the Ancient Mayan Ruins

The History and Legacy of the Mayan Capitals of the Classic Era

About this book

The maya are an indigenous people of mexico and central america who have continuously inhabited the lands comprising modern-day yucatan, quintana roo, campeche, tabasco, and chiapas in mexico and southward through guatemala, belize, el salvador and honduras. The designation maya comes from the ancient yucatan city of mayapan, the last capital of a mayan kingdom in the post-classic period. Contrary to popular imagination, the maya did not vanish and the descendants of the people who built the great cities of chichen itza, bonampak, uxmal and altun ha still exist on the same lands their ancestors did and continue to practice, sometimes in a modified form, the same rituals which would be recognized by a native of the land one thousand years ago. Here is a preview of what you'll learn about... •The mayan calendar •Mayan religion and human sacrifice •Agricultural practices •Monuments and cities •Society and politics •Early forms of writing and numbers •Art, architecture and culture This book provides the answer. Through vivid storytelling, historical accuracy, and a deep exploration of culture, this guide illuminates the maya world from every angle. Readers will journey from the rise of powerful kings and queens, through the construction of sacred pyramids and the creation of intricate hieroglyphs, to the survival of traditions in modern maya communities. You'll discover how the maya navigated conflict, celebrated life, studied the cosmos, and created a society that balanced spirituality, science, and social order. Every page is designed to bring their struggles, triumphs, and wisdom into clear, human perspective, helping you connect with history in a personal, meaningful way.

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Publisher
Rob Satterfield
Year
2026
Topic
History
eBook ISBN
9798902165613
Subtopic
Ancient History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. CHAPTER 1: MAYAN LANGUAGES
  2. CHAPTER 2: MAYA WRITING
  3. CHAPTER 3: CONTENT OF MAYAN TEXTS
  4. CHAPTER 4: LITERATURE
  5. CHAPTER 5: THE EARLIEST MAYAN LITERATURE
  6. CHAPTER 6: THE RISE OF THE MAYAN CIVILIZATION
  7. CHAPTER 7: IZAPA CIVILIZATION
  8. CHAPTER 8: KAMINALGUYU AND THE MAYAN HIGHLANDS
  9. CHAPTER 9: PETEN AND THE MAYAN PLAINS
  10. CHAPTER 10: THE ORIGIN OF THE MAYAN CALENDAR
  11. CHAPTER 11: PEOPLE
  12. CHAPTER 12: SOCIETY ORGANIZATION
  13. CHAPTER 13: MARRIAGE
  14. CHAPTER 14: MAYAN HOUSE
  15. CHAPTER 15: A TYPICAL MAYAN DAY
  16. CHAPTER 16: MAYAN AGRICULTURE
  17. CHAPTER 17: MAYAN TAXES
  18. CHAPTER 18: WEAVING
  19. CHAPTER 19: FEATHER MOSAICS
  20. CHAPTER 20: WEAVING MATS
  21. CHAPTER 21: POTTERY AND CERAMICS
  22. CHAPTER 22: TRADE
  23. CHAPTER 23: MAYAN MARKET
  24. CHAPTER 24: HOLIDAYS
  25. CHAPTER 25: THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES
  26. CHAPTER 26: GAMES
  27. CHAPTER 27: CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
  28. CHAPTER 28: SCULPTURE
  29. CHAPTER 29: PAINTING
  30. CHAPTER 30: WAR AND WEAPONS
  31. CHAPTER 31: DEATH AND TRANSFORMATION
  32. CHAPTER 32: RELIGION
  33. CHAPTER 33: PRIESTS AND RITUALS
  34. YOUR FREE GIFT

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