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Science Museum of Minnesota

The Temples of Tikal

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides various pictures of the numerous temples in the Mayan city of Tikal.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Early Copan Acropolis Program 2000 Field Season

For Students 9th - 10th
Final report of archaeological data and conclusions of Mayan history at Hunal and Margarita tombs in Copan, Honduras. Information given on pottery, tools, agriculture, and fauna.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Salvage of Hieroglyphic Stairway in Dos Pilas (2002)

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive discussion of what the discovery of stairway steps adds to history of the site and the culture. Writings on steps give new insights to Myan politics, trade, war, and the collapse of the civilization.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Major Archaeological Sites: Tikal

For Students 9th - 10th
Short history of the Tikal site. Check under the Research link for a Teacher Guide that could be used to study Mayan math and writing. Note that this site can also be viewed in Spanish.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Architectural Restoration Criteria in the Mayan Area

For Students 9th - 10th
Restoration of Mayan sites is a controversial subject. Document offers guidelines for the restoration of excavated areas for the purpose of tourism. The author reports problems in the rebuilding and restoration of famous sites such as...
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BBC

Bbc: Excavations and Techniques: Naachtun: A Lost City of the Maya

For Students 9th - 10th
An Indiana Jones type of adventure. Imagine a lost city deep in the jungles! Site provides information on the Mayan city of Naachtun and the culture of the Mayan.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Major Archaeological Sites: Pre Classic to Post Classic

For Students 9th - 10th
Chronological history with photographs from cultural periods at the Teotihuacan site. Note that site can be viewed in Spanish.
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Other

Villanova University: Ancient Maya Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
View photographs of pre-Columbian Maya architecture in the regions from central Mexico to Honduras and Nicaragua.
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Other

Journey Through Tikal

For Students 9th - 10th
This site will take you on an adventure through archeological ruins in Tikal, Guatemala. You can see and read about the temples, treasure, and culture of ancient Guatemalans.
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eTravel Photos

Travel Photos From Guatemala, Central America

For Students 9th - 10th
A beautiful photo journal of pictures taken in Guatemala in 2003. Click on any picture to enlarge it.