THE MYSTERIOUS MAYA |
| "The ancient Maya, whose
ruined cities lie buried deep in the jungles of Belize, Mexico and Central America, are
the basis of one of the most intriguing archaeological mysteries of our time.
Builders of great cities filled with temples and palaces, the Maya were among the earliest
cultures to develop the principle of zero. They formulated the 365-day calendar,
carved stone masterfully and developed a highly sophisticated art and religion. Yet
at the height of their Classic period (A.D. 800) all intellectual, artistic, and religious
activity ceased throughout a vast portion of their realm. Many cities were
abandoned; temples were left unfinished; their once-powerful ruling elite vanished."
---from MAYA: The Riddle and Rediscovery of a Lost Civilization by Charles Gallenkamp |
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Don't miss it!! Tikal is the "supreme Mayan city".... and our Tikal Extension is guaranteed to be a highlight of your trip! |
MAYAN ART
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Mixed media art by Daniel Velazques, created with the purest of clays collected from this deposit deep within the Mayan Underworld
You might want to view web pages or articles about our closest Mayan ruins:
Xunantunich, Cahal Pech, El Pilar, Tikal and Caracol.