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Unesco: Mexico: Pre Hispanic City of Chichen Itza
This sacred site was one of the greatest Mayan centres of the Yucatan peninsula. Throughout its nearly 1,000-year history, different peoples have left their mark on the city. The Maya and Toltec vision of the world and the universe is...
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Unesco: Honduras: Maya Site of Copan
Discovered in 1570 by Diego Garcia de Palacio, the ruins of Copan, one of the most important sites of the Mayan civilization, were not excavated until the 19th century. The ruined citadel and imposing public squares reveal the three main...
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Chan Chich Proto Classic Tomb Project (1998)
Excavation of tomb indicates the occupant was elite as indicated by wooden snake. Several Mayan artifacts are pictured.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Classic Maya Borders and Frontiers (2003)
A look at the geology and topography of El Paraiso valley and its influence on communication, passage and trade. Report also considers architecture and "Mayanization" of area.
PBS
Pbs Nova Online: Be an Archaeologist
Ancient artifacts tell archaeologists a lot about the lives of prehistoric people. Sharpen your archaeological skills by reassembling broken pieces of a clay pot. See before and after photos of ruins, plus a film of a projected...
Other
Global Exchange: Guatemala, a Brief History
What a rich history Guatemala has. Study it on this Global Exchange page, from the Maya civilization to the conquest of Spain, to the independence of the nation and its civil war.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Mayan Achievements
Discusses the Maya system of astronomy and their calendar.
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University of St Andrews: Mayan Mathematics
This site from the University of St. Andrews provides indepth information about the mathematics of the Mayan civilization, and shows just how advanced they were.
California State University
California State University: Shipbuilding
This page from the California State University entitled, "Who else in the world was prepared to discover and seek the fortunes of the seas?" describes ships built by these civilizations and explains their reasoning for not joining the...
Emory University
Emory University: Odyssey Online
Odyssey Online is a resource for both students and teachers as they explore world mythology in reading, writing, history, and art classes. Providing sections on Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and African mythology, Odyssey uses...
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Central Stairway. Step 6 (Bottom), 5, 4, 3, 2. Step 1 Not Excavated Yet.
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.