The mysteries of the Maya civilization Made by Kuznetsov Alexey School №4, 10 “A” Teacher Udina Tamara Valentinovna

What do we know about the Maya? What were they famous for? Why did they disappear? What interesting things did they leave to us?

A map of the Maya World The Maya civilization was located in the following modern countries: 1) Mexico 2) Guatemala 3) Honduras 4) Belize

History Discoveries of Maya occupation have been dated to 2600 BC History Discoveries of Maya occupation have been dated to 2600 BC. Many Maya cities reached their highest state of development during the Classic period (250 to 900 AD).

Writing system It is the only writing system of the Pre-Columbian New World which is known to represent the spoken language of its community.

Writing was done with brushes made of animal hair and feathers

Astronomy The Maya knew how to predict solar eclipses Astronomy The Maya knew how to predict solar eclipses. They used astrological cycles to aid in planting and harvesting.

Calendar The Maya calendar begins on a date equivalent to 3114 BC.

Religion The Maya believed in a cyclical nature of time

Building All of the structures built by the ancient Mayans were built in honor of the gods.

Mayan technology The Mayans used a number of “modern” innovations and tools in the decorative arts. They built complicated looms for weaving cloth and devised glittery paints made from mica. The Mayans designed works of art from flint, bone and shell.

The Maya’s achievements Mayans were the first people who invented the system of numbering and the number zero.

The Maya’s achievements

The Maya’s achievements The Maya were producing rubber products about 3,000 years before the American Charles Goodyear received his patent in 1843.

The Maya collapse The Maya Empire after centuries of urban, cultural, intellectual and agricultural evolution declined.

Conclusion The Maya civilization died because of many factors but we learnt a lot of interesting and useful things thanks to them.

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