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Mayan Cities in Central America. Where did representatives of this pre-Columbian civilization live?
Mayan cities are unique and awe-inspiring monuments that today serve as evidence of the existence and greatness of this pre-Columbian civilization. Although they are located in many regions of Central America, the most monumental ones can be found in Mexico. What do we know about Mayan cities?
The Maya established one of the most sophisticated civilizations in Mesoamerica. This ancient civilization thrived in the regions of present-day Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, and southern Mexico. Their culture developed during the pre-classic period (2000 BCE — 250 CE), and its peak occurred from 250 CE to 900 CE. In this article, you will learn about the most famous Mayan cities.
Who were the Maya?
They were known for their advanced knowledge of astronomy, mathematics, and architecture. Their most significant achievements included their writing system (hieroglyphs, and later they implemented a syllabic and phonetic script) and the famous calendar, which was based on the combination of the ritual (260-day) and solar (365-day) cycles.
Representatives of this civilization also knew the concept of zero and developed a vigesimal mathematical notation system. They could calculate the Moon’s…
