Power struggles? Drought? Overpopulation? Whatever happened to the Maya remains a mystery—with clues hidden in the jungle.
but, fortunately, the Maya recorded parts of their history and predictions in stone inscriptions that can be seen today in stelae and the remains of elaborate cities, buildings and temples that survived centuries of jungle encroachment.
the Maya civilization, drawing erroneous conclusions from the enormous stone structures and cities that had been abandoned to the jungle. After intensive work, archeologists and linguists managed to decipher the Maya’s unique system of hieroglyphic writing, unlocking a partial tale of a people highly...
Myths of gold and precious metals motivated many Spanish forces to capture and dominate the Maya lands. However, the Yucatán does not offer rich mining opportunities, and some areas were difficult to navigate because of the dense jungle environment. As the battle over control of the region ...
one, many of which kept up a fierce resistance. Myths of gold and precious metals motivated many Spanish forces to capture and dominate the Maya lands. However, the Yucatán does not offer rich mining opportunities, and some areas were difficult to navigate because of the dense jungle ...
Pre-Columbian food production in the Maya Lowlands was long characterized as reliant on extensive, slash-and-burn agriculture as the sole cultivation syste
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clay or wood. The Maya believed in magic, and these aluxes were thought to protect people’s lands, crops, and animals. The aluxes were taken deep into the forest where they were placed in hidden spots, and it was said that they would come to life during the night to protect the land...
important Incan arts. The quality and design of a person’s clothes were a sign of status. The delicate cloth worn by Incan nobles often featured bright colors and bold geometric patterns. Incan women also made feather tunics, or long shirts, weaving feathers from jungle birds right into the...
resisting from remote jungle and mountain refuges along theUsumacinta River. Disease and social disruption, brought with the Spanish conquest,annihilateda large part of the native population during the 16th century. Although estimates of the pre-Columbian population of Central America vary widely, it...