How did the ancient mayans make their farmland?

Answer 1

they used a technique called slash and burn (or milpa), and what they did was cutting the foliage and then burning it before the summer rain. After that they plant the seed in deep holes.

they used crop rotation.

Answer 2

The Mayan method used for clearing land was called slash-and-burn. This meant that the plants in the forest were cut down and then burned. The burned plants would give nutrients to the soil.

Answer 3

They used a technique in which they went into a forest and cut down all the trees and bushes. After they cut everything down they burnt it for good fertilization.