Sunday, November 6, 2011

Blog #7 Maya Culture

(Maya Sculpture)

The Mayan people lived in the South and Central America between 2000 BC and 1500 AD. During certain periods the Maya people dedicated themselves to building cities, temples and pyramids. The Mayans also created a calendar in reference to their beliefs and also where the only civilization to document their lives, which would led to their history being known. The Mayan civilization excelled mostly because of their understanding of the land and adaption to their environment. The Mayans believed that the Gods created the face of the Earth. The Maya  people were also create in the way they designed their own version of the cosmos to fit their calendar and what the worlds doom my bring.
(Mayan Calendar one of the greatest achievements and examples of the Maya peoples views)

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