Maya civilization
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The Maya civilization was a Mesoamerican civilization that existed from antiquity to the early modern period. Known by its ancient temples and glyphs, the civilization is also noted for its art, archi
El Castillo, at Chichen Itza
Temple of the Great Jaguar, at Tikal
Stela D from Quiriguá, representing king Kʼakʼ Tiliw Chan Yopaat
Calakmul was one of the most important Classic period cities.
Chichen Itza
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Chichen Itza was a large pre-Columbian city built by the Maya people of the Terminal Classic period. The archeological site is located in Tinúm Municipality, Yucatán, Mexico.
Maya civilization
…central Maya region, resulting in civil wars, the abandonment of cities, and a northward shift of population. The Postclassic period saw the rise of Chichen Itza in the north, and the expansion of the aggressive Kʼicheʼ kingdom in the Guatemalan Highlands. In the 16th century, the Spanish Empire colonized the…
Stone facades in Chichen Itza's "Monjas" complex in 1902
Aerial view of the Temple of Kukulan in Chichen Itza
Columns in the Temple of a Thousand Warriors