The history of Maya civilization is divided into three principal periods: the Preclassic, Classic and Postclassic periods; these were preceded by the Archaic Period, which saw the first settled villag
Structure 5 at Takalik Abaj was built during the Middle Preclassic.
Stela D from Quiriguá, representing king Kʼakʼ Tiliw Chan Yopaat
Calakmul was one of the most important Classic period cities
Chichen Itza was the most important city in the northern Maya region
Maya monarchs
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Maya monarchs, also known as Maya kings and queens, were the centers of power for the Maya civilization. Each Maya city-state was controlled by a dynasty of kings. The position of king was usually inh
Estela 1 de La Amelia , museu Nacional d'Arqueologia i Etnologia, Guatemala
Bonampak Estela 1
Funerary Mask of Yuknoom Ch'een II ... Calakmul, Late Classic
Mascara de calakmul