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One of the most famous cities -
Ruler who governed the city of Maya from 615-683 -
It was a powerful city in the Highlands of Mexico, around 650 CE the city went period of decline and ultimately collapsed -
The ancient Mayan calendar was a system of counting days in the Maya civilization, the calendar had 365 days -
the construction was completed in 755 CE. This monumental staircase was covered with Hieroglyphic inscriptions that provide valuable information about it's history. -
The ritual Ballgame is also known as Pok-a-tok, this ballgame became popular throughout the Mayan civilization. This game is played in a ceremonial ballcourt -
During this time the Maya constructed large and elaborate buildings such as temples, pyramids, palaces, and observatories. They also created intricate and detailed sculptures, pottery's, and textiles -
The Popol Vuh is a sacred Maya text that recounts the creation of the world and the history of the Mayan civilization -
The Mayans made significant advancements in mathematics and astronomy. thousands of years ago Mayans created a complex calendar system that's to organize the events in the world. -
the decline of Mayan city-states markes the end of the Classic period of the Mayan civilization. -
The Toltecs is a powerful Mesoamerican civilization that arrived in Mayan territories. They had brought with them a new culture influences and technologies like architectural styles and metal use. this event marks a significant time of interaction and exchange between the Mayans and the Toltes -
The collapse of the Classic period refers to a decline and eventual fall of the Mayan civilizations the most prosperous era -
This is a historical event that occurred around 1221 CE. The Chichen Itza was a Thriving Mayan city in the Yucatan Peninsula, but for an unknown reason it was abandoned and left for ruins. -
This was a series of military campaign and expeditions that was carried out by Spanish conquistadors against the Maya civilization in the Yucatan Peninsula of the present day of Mexico -
The Spanish conquistadors was led by Pedro de Alvarado. He destroyed a large number of Mayan codices. This greatly diminishes the understanding of the Mayan history, culture, and language