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Maya warfare
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Although the Maya were once thought to have been peaceful, current theories emphasize the role of inter-polity warfare as a factor in the development and perpetuation of Maya society. The goals and mo
Sculpture of a Maya prisoner of war in the site museum of Toniná
Sculpture of a Maya prisoner of war in the site museum of Toniná
A figurine of Maya warrior with facial scarification, 600–800 AD
A figurine of Maya warrior with facial scarification, 600–800 AD
An sculpture of a Maya warrior figurine
An sculpture of a Maya warrior figurine
The discovery of the Bonampak murals, representing war scenes, contradicted ancient pacifist theories that idealized ancient Maya (reproduction exhibi
The discovery of the Bonampak murals, representing war scenes, contradicted ancient pacifist theories that idealized ancient Maya (reproduction exhibited at Museo Nacional de Antropología, Mexico City).
Macuahuitl
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A macuahuitl is a Mesoamerican weapon consisting of a wooden sword with several embedded obsidian blades. The name is derived from the Nahuatl language and means "hand-wood". Its sides are embedded wi
Maya warfare
…projectile points and attaching them to atlatl darts, spears, and arrows was the dominant technology. Although bows and arrows were used, spears and Macuahuitl remained much more common. As well, chipped flint was common in close range combat knives. Scholars believe that raiding constituted a distinct and…
A modern recreation of two ceremonial macuahuitl based on codices.
A modern recreation of two ceremonial macuahuitl based on codices.
Aztec warriors as shown in the 16th-century Florentine Codex (Vol. IX). Each warrior is brandishing a macuahuitl.
Aztec warriors as shown in the 16th-century Florentine Codex (Vol. IX). Each warrior is brandishing a macuahuitl.
Surviving (though heavily damaged) Macahuitl excavated from San Marcos Street, on display in the Museo del Templo Mayor for the "Tenochtitlan y Tlatel
Surviving (though heavily damaged) Macahuitl excavated from San Marcos Street, on display in the Museo del Templo Mayor for the "Tenochtitlan y Tlatelolco: a 500 años de su caída" exhibit
This drawing, from the 16th-century Florentine Codex, shows Aztec warriors brandishing māccuahuimeh
This drawing, from the 16th-century Florentine Codex, shows Aztec warriors brandishing māccuahuimeh