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The Mayan civilization existed in Central Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Northern El Salvador and Belize.

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For all practical purposes the Mayan empire was not in existence when Spain sent its explorers and conquistadors to the New World. Many traces of the past glories of the Mayan civilization exist to this day. Yet, there is not 100% consensus as to why their empire fell apart many years before 1492.


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Did slavery exist in the Mayan civilization?

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