Why are Mayan mathematical achievements underplayed?

The Mayan civilisation had settled in the region of Central America from about 2000 BCE, although the so-called Classic Period stretches from about 250 CE to 900 CE. At its peak, it was one of the most densely populated and culturally dynamic societies in the world. read more

Mayan mathematical achievements happened when Europe, India and China had achieved them centuries before. Mayan (Classical) civilization never had contact with Eurasian peoples. Mayan (Classical) civilization had its downfall almost one thousand years before Spanish conquest. read more

The Mayans built on the ideas of the tribe whose region they built their empire on : the Olmec. The Olmec had created the first solar calendar, and the Mayans used this idea along with their own knowledge of astronomy to create the most accurate calendar of the ancient world. read more

Three major achievements of the Mayan civilization were in architecture, astronomy and math. The Maya people were great builders who constructed roads, great cities and temples. Mayan cities had magnificent palaces, monuments with intricate designs and temple pyramids that are still evident today. read more