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Mayans

The Mayan civilization was spread through what is now Guatemala, El Salvador, Belize, western Honduras, and the southern regions of Mexico. The Mayans are well known for creating the only fully developed written language of pre-Columbian Americas. The Mayans were at the height of their civilization from about 300 to 900 AD, although there are still Mayans today in certain areas of Guatemala and Mexico.

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How did stars help build Mayan temples?

The Mayans were great astronomers. They built their temples according to the way the light would look at different times of day, and therefore, stars made designs on the Mayan structures.

What is the Mayan stable food supply?

You mean staple, not stable (a place for keeping horses). The main crop grown by the Maya and other Meso-American civilisations was maize or Indian corn.

Does a ''alux'' really exist in Mexico?

As much as leprechauns live in the United States or Ireland i.e: the answer is NO; it is just a legend. In the case of the alux, it is of Mayan origin.

What was a difference between the Maya and Aztec social structure?

The Aztecs were basically Gays, as they are still today all over Mexico.

The Mayans were not.

What did the Spanish think and do to the Mayan writing system and Mayan books?

The Spanish were catholic and thought the Mayans were savages and less than human. So they thought that the books that the Mayans kept about their history and their religion (called codices) were savage also. When the Spanish started invading around the 16th century, many of them were destroyed. Only four of these sacred books remain today. The system of writing was retained by some Mayans who converted to Catholicism and taught others in secret. The writing remained on giant stone slabs called stelae, which were similar to codices.

What are Mayan priests called?

Mayan Priest (which I prefer to call Shamans) were in posses of both divine and intellectual power, they could contact the Universe and the Gods, they also were known for a incredible knowledge of Astrology, thus , having a calendar much more exact then our current one.

The Mayan Priests were also who sacrificed people to the Gods, which, on that time, being sacrificed was considered one of the greatest honors to the Gods.

Are Mayan languages related to Spanish?

No, Mayan languages and Spanish have nothing in common. Although American Spanish does have some loan words from Mayan and vice versa.

What is the explanation for The Mayan technology to be more advanced?

the Mayan technology was mathematics, science and more. back then they did have technology because then how would they built all the great achievements we found from them? ;) =/ =} ;]

Did the Mayans live in Tenochtitlan?

No, the Aztecs lived and founded the city of Tenochtitlan, which was located in Central Mexico. The Mayan civilization was actually located on the eastern coast of Mexico (in the Yucatan Peninsula) and stretched down through Belize and the northern part of Guatemala.

What is the mayans The long count calendar?

A calendar designed to keep track of crucial events and dates that lasts for 5126 years.

What year did Europeans and Mayans first make contact?

1502, 10 years before Christopher Columbuses discovery of the New World.

Who used the Mayan temples?

nobles,pristses,and king used the teples

What were ancient mayans hobbies?

Ancient Mayans weaved clothing from hand-spun yarn. They were also good at making pottery crafts, wood masks, and baskets made from palm and straw.

What did the Maya base their calendars on?

The Maya based their calendar on careful observation of the planets, sun and moon.

What are the contrasts of Aztecs Mayans and Incas?

Aztecs and Mayans developed their respective civilizations on central and southern Mexico, in an area known as Mesoamerica. Inca people were located on present-day Peru, in South America.

The Maya culture was found in?

The Maya culture was found in the Yucatan Peninsula which is in Central America.

What is Mayas economy?

They traded and hunted just like the first nations people. They would travel from city to city just to trade things like their corn, coton, cocoa or wheat for tools and other crops.

When was the Aztecs about?

the Aztecs were a African tribe together were like any other tribe but one of the most populated ones! :] They had other tribes against them ?different ones such as:... the incans , and Mayans! :]

What is so special about Mayan astronomy?

Mayan astronomy was highly advanced for its time, as it included precise observations of celestial bodies and the development of a sophisticated calendar system. The Mayans were able to accurately predict astronomical events such as eclipses and had a deep understanding of the movement of planets and stars. Their knowledge of astronomy was integrated into their religious beliefs and rituals.