The Mayan Empire once flourished in the dense rainforests of what are now southern Mexico and Central America. Over centuries, the Mayans acquired the elements of an advanced civilization, including large cities, an organized priesthood,...

In this video, you’ll learn about Mayan hieroglyphics—an ancient writing system used by the Maya people. The Maya lived long ago in parts of Mexico and Central America. They built big cities, pyramids, and were great at math and science....