What was the Mayan civilization like?

The Middle Preclassic Period also saw the rise of the first major Mesoamerican civilization, the Olmecs. read more

The Quiche Maya were defeated at the Battle of Utatlan in 1524 CE and this date traditionally marks the end of the Maya Civilization. MAYA Culture. The height of the Maya Civilization in the Classic Period produced the incredible cultural advances for which they are well known. read more

Mayan civilization at its height. Like the Aztec civilization that was to come later, the ancient Mayan civilization was based around city-states. Some of the major cities were Tikal, Copan, Chunchucmil, Bonampak, and Palenque. Long distance trade was developed, and the famous Mayan pyramids (temples) were built. read more

The Maya civilization was a Mesoamerican civilization developed by the Maya peoples, and noted for its hieroglyphic script—the only known fully developed writing system of the pre-Columbian Americas—as well as for its art, architecture, mathematics, calendar, and astronomical system. read more