The Maya civilization (/ ˈmaɪə /) was a Mesoamerican civilization that existed from antiquity to the early modern period. It is known by its ancient temples and glyphs (script). The Maya script is …

Oct 2, 2025 · Maya, Indigenous people of Mesoamerica occupying a nearly continuous territory in southern Mexico, Guatemala, and northern Belize. In the early 21st century some 30 Mayan …

Oct 29, 2009 · The majority of modern-day Maya live in Guatemala, which is home to Tikal National Park, the site of the ruins of the ancient city of Tikal. Roughly 40 percent of …

Mar 18, 2025 · Daily life in the Mayan civilization was shaped by class divisions, agricultural practices, religious rituals, and artistic traditions. Mayan society was highly stratified, with a …

Sep 7, 2022 · While the origins of Maya culture remain murky, it’s thought to have first emerged between 7000 B.C. and 2000 B.C., when hunter-gatherers abandoned their nomadic habits …

Photos of Mayan archaeological sites in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Belize, with interactive maps, quotes from explorers/scholars & a bibliography

Jun 10, 2025 · Archaeological findings indicate that the Maya likely migrated from North America into the highlands of Guatemala approximately in 2600 B.C. They gained prominence around …

Discover the history of the Mayan civilization, including its development of advanced maths, astronomy and writing system

Nov 4, 2025 · Ek’ Balam is one of the most impressive Mayan archeological zones, thanks to its incredible preservation. A new discovery literally sets its incredible history into stone.

Mayan Civilisation was one of the most developed and longest living Mesoamerican civilisations. The civilisation continued to flourish for more than 3000 years and created rich culture, art, …