The Mayans.

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The Mayans

Mesoamerica Mesoamerica = Mexico & Central America

Mesoamerica Some of the greatest civilizations in the Americas developed in Mesoamerica Maya (1800 BCE - 900 CE) Destroyed by severe drought Aztec (1200 CE -1521 CE) Destroyed by the Spanish conquistadors

Where did the ancient Maya live? The Maya settled on the Yucatan Peninsula in central America.

Maya Political Structure The Maya were NOT AN EMPIRE and NOT UNITED politically… Maya civilization was made up of city-states Each city-state had its own ruler

Maya Religion Although they had different rulers, all city states followed the same religion The Maya were polytheistic The Maya practiced human sacrifice

Maya Architecture built towering temples and palaces Atop the temples, priests performed religious ceremonies and sacrifices while people watched from the plazas below Ceremonial platforms, temples, pyramids, observatories, ball courts all built by the Maya

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