Chronicles the origins, development, rise and collapse of the ancient Maya civilization. Describes the culture's many technical advancements.
Slideshow presentation features photos and information about ancient Mayan culture, society, creativity, and architecture.
Robert Knaak provides this historical overview of the Maya civilization of ancient Mesoamerica, 2000 BC to 1500 AD.
Explores theories relating to the question of how the ancient Maya civilization came to an "abrupt" end.
Presents a thematically-based history of the Maya. Find a detailed description of the Mayan calendar, and learn about Mayan art and astronomy.
Illustrated article by Dr. Vera Tiesler looks at the practice of head shaping and dental decoration in ancient Maya culture. Requires Abode Acrobat to read.
Supplies details about healing practices and medicinal treatments of the ancient Maya civilization.
Elementary school project features a timeline of Maya history and a profile of the Maya god Quetzalcoatl.
Traces aspects of Mayan culture from its Golden age to the present. Find related links and a map of Mayan archeological sites.
Examines the economic, political and social institutions found in the governmental system of the ancient Maya civilization.
Resource guide furnishes a variety of articles on ancient Maya history, culture, mythology, geography, writing and numbering.
Guide provides access to a large variety of resources covering ancient Maya history, culture, art, astronomy, language, writing and architecture.
Contains an introduction to the history and culture of the Maya civilization and includes photos of representative Maya artifacts from an exhibition at McClung Museum.
Browse sections on Mayan foods, religious beliefs, games of chance, hieroglyphics, and beauty. Also includes Maya date t-shirt sales.
Learn about ancient Mayan warfare, royalty, blood sacrifice, religion and language. Reviews the collapse of the Mayan civilization.
Read a profile of the Mayan culture that covers the classic period, regions of habitation, architecture history, economy, and religion.
Read a profile of the Mayan culture that covers their astronomy, agriculture, science, and ceremonies.
Promotion resource for the IMAX film. Find profiles of the Maya civilization, artwork, architecture as well as production notes.
Joel Skidmore describes recent historical findings regarding Maya history including the fate of Jaguar Paw and Copan's founder.
Analyzes the political organization of the Maya civilization during the classic period.
Article by William L. Truett, Ph.D. investigates the significance of wrist cuff ornamentation worn by Mayan nobility.