What were Mayans' resources?

One of the many intriguing things about the Maya was their ability to build a great civilization in a tropical rainforest climate. Traditionally, ancient peoples had flourished in drier climates, where the centralized management of water resources (through irrigation and other techniques) formed the basis of society. read more

The Mayan civilization in what is now middle America didn't last as long as some others, such as that of ancient Egypt, but it did accomplish a great deal, particularly in the areas of science and art. The Mayans weren't a warlike people, which is probably one reason they accomplished so much. read more

Mayan Natural Resources Many of the natural resources were the crops that the Mayans grew. Maize was the most important crop, alongside with beans, squash, tomatoes, chili peppers, cacao (chocolate), and avocados. read more

What Were the Natural Resources of the Ancient Mayans? Category:Lifestyle Release time:2014-06-14 Views:130 For more than 3,000 years, from 2000 B.C. until the Spanish started sending colonists across the Atlantic in the early to mid-1500s A.D., the Mayan civilisation reached and maintained a high level of cultural development. read more