The
Mayas
These
links give you more information about the Mayas and their
ancient, advanced civilization.
The
Maya
Find out all about this famous ancient and medieval civilization
The
Mayan Ball Game
The Mayan Ball Game was a religious experience that had
great rewards for the winners and deadly consequences for
the losers.
Mayas
Fought Huge Civil War, Evidence
Suggests
New evidence suggests
that the Mayas fought the equivalent of a massive civil war,
not just a series of regional battles, as has been
previously thought.
All
about the Mayas
The main focus here is on math and astronomy, but this site
also does a good job of putting the Mayan experience in
perspective. These people were incredibly advanced in
thinking for the time. Find out why.
The Mayan Civilization
Overview and details on the famous Central American people
The
Maya Calendar
The Mayas used a calendar that is more sophisticated
than our own. In fact, they used three! Find out more about
these fascinating time-tracking devices.
The
People and History of
Mexico
Much more than a timeline, this tremendous resource is also
a series of links to words and pictures that bring the
history of Mexico to life, from the very beginnings. This
site is an excellent example of how the study of history
must include people, not just dates and places.
