Explore the Mayans

Author: Duan Wujun
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features:
"The Stone" Sanctuary, Are the Maya the Yinshan People of China, the "Cacao Bean" of Money, the Bloody Human Sacrifice, the Mystery of the Ancient King's Tomb, Why Did the Maya Worship Venus, the Mysterious 260-Day Cycle, Speculations on the Mystery of the Sarcophagus Lid, Did the Maya Know About DNA?
Maya, this distant and civilized ancient land, has left us with too many extraordinary treasures! This book focuses on this, guiding readers into the mysterious and romantic ancient Maya kingdom to experience the brilliance of Maya civilization. Among the many ancient civilizations in the world, the Maya is undoubtedly the most romantic and one of the most fascinating civilizations in the Americas before the arrival of Columbus. The harsh climate in the jungle makes it hard to imagine why the ancestors of the Maya were so fond of this land. The magnificent pyramids, filled with bizarre natural landscapes, leave us in awe. The exquisite murals, sculptures, pottery, and other artworks showcase the Maya people's extraordinary imagination and exceptional aesthetic sense. The bloody human sacrifices are chilling; their highly advanced astronomical knowledge and some strange coincidences leave us speechless; the mysterious patterns on the sarcophagus lids seem to subtly convey messages to future generations about extraterrestrial visits to Earth.
This book attempts to explore the traces of the Maya, their architecture, culture, science and technology, politics, customs, the artistic currents hidden in the jungle, and the mysteries that remain unsolved to this day. Through vivid narratives and images, it presents to readers the mysterious and highly developed ancient Maya civilization.