Lost Civilization -- Maya

Author: Lin Dayong
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: The Mayan civilization was a great achievement created by the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica in isolation from ancient civilizations in Asia, Africa, and Europe. It stands as the outstanding representative of human accomplishments in the New World before the arrival of Columbus. The Mayan civilization made significant contributions in many areas, including science, agriculture, culture, and art. Among the world's many ancient civilizations, the Mayan is undoubtedly the most romantic, as its civilization mysteriously vanished 500 years ago. Its secrets are hidden deep within the tropical jungles of Central America. The Mayan structures—pyramids, observatories, palaces, ball courts, forests of stelae, and various sculptures—all evoke strange and fantastical imaginations. This book presents the mysterious and highly developed ancient Mayan civilization from various perspectives, using rich historical records and images. The Mayan civilization was a great achievement created by the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica in isolation from ancient civilizations in Asia, Africa, and Europe. It stands as the outstanding representative of human accomplishments in the New World before the arrival of Columbus. The Mayan civilization made significant contributions in many areas, including science, agriculture, culture, and art. Among the world's many ancient civilizations, the Mayan is undoubtedly the most romantic, as its civilization mysteriously vanished 500 years ago. Its secrets are hidden deep within the tropical jungles of Central America. The Mayan structures—pyramids, observatories, palaces, ball courts, forests of stelae, and various sculptures—all evoke strange and fantastical imaginations. This book presents the mysterious and highly developed ancient Mayan civilization from various perspectives, using rich historical records and images.