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Archaeologists have identified over 240 kilometers of these ancient highways that the Maya meticulously maintained. The roads provided vital links between cities during the heyday of Maya civilization from 250 AD to 900 AD. Trade flourished as cacao, obsidian, jade, feathers, and other prized commo...
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Lots of great information on the tour about the Mayan civilization, plus had fun at both the snorkeling and Cenote visit. The pickup was prompt, and they were flexible with a different Mayan site as Tulum was closed due to COVID. We spent abou...
For those interested in delving into the rich history and culture of Cancun, the Mayan Museum of Cancun is a must-visit attraction. Discover ancient artifacts and learn about the fascinating Mayan civilization that once thrived in this region. Another nearby attraction that offers a unique ...
American archaeologist William Rathje developed a hypothesis that considered an explosion in long-distance exchange a fundamental cause of Mayan civilization in Mesoamerica. He suggested that the lowland Mayan environment was deficient in many vital resources, among them obsidian, salt, stone for grinding...
There are significant Mayan ruins here, such as El Rey and the Yamil Lu’um, a crumbling tower of pale gray stone. Learn more about this ancient civilization at the Museo Maya de Cancun. For a literal taste of Mexico, take a tour of the Museo Sensorial del Tequila. Read mo...
We live in a civilization of highly ordered chaos. All of it. The chaos just happens sporadically enough that we are fooled into thinking it’s supposed to make sense. But maybe it’s not. There’s not much in the way of logic that points us... »» WEIRD NEWS Aug23 No ...
These could have come about through either natural or humanly induced changes in the environment. Increasingly fierce competition between Mayan cities led to an upsurge of monument construction during the eighth and ninth centuries A.D, which would have placed added strain on agricultural production an...
an ancient Mayan site dating back to the 13th century. Explore the well-preserved ruins, including the iconic temple pyramid, and learn about the fascinating history of the Mayan civilization. For panoramic views of Cancun's skyline and coastline, take a ride on the Torre Escenica, a rotating...