Mayan

Maya Civilization

The Maya civilization originated in the Yucatan around 2600 BC. The
Maya homeland, called Mesoamerica included five countries: Mexico,
Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. The culture of the Maya
were based on teachings and ideas of earlier civilizations such as the
Olmecs. The Maya developed astronomy, hieroglyphic writing and a
calendrical system. With their form of hieroglyphic writing the Maya people
were able to record their history, rituals, and mythologies. Today there are
four authentic Maya works of literature around the world. These books
contain topics such as agriculture, weather and disease. The Maya
calendar is said to be the second most accurate calendar ever produced.
The Maya settled near rivers. Rivers served as passageways for
canoes to travel from one city to another, rivers also provided water for
daily usage and access to trade routes. The Maya also settled in the rain
forest. The mild climate and fertile valley...