Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. historyview.org › library › chichen-itzaChichén Itzá – HistoryView

   historyview.org › library › chichen-itza

   3 days ago · Located in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico, this UNESCO World Heritage Site invites you to unravel the enigmatic history and architectural brilliance of a bygone era. Situated near Pisté, Yucatán, Mexico, Chichén Itzá is a mesmerizing blend of intricate temples, pyramids, and ceremonial structures.

2. Images

   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 

   View all

3. people.howstuffworks.com › mayan-gods12 Mayan Gods Who Helped Make Sense of a Complex World

   people.howstuffworks.com › mayan-gods

   • Cached

   1 day ago · The sun god Kinich Ahau was an important figure in the Yucatec Mayan pantheon. Although he was the primary solar deity among ancient Maya gods, he was sometimes split into several sub-deities. Iterations of the sun god Kinich Ahau included Ah-Kin, Ah-Xoc-Xin and Ahau-Kin, the Jaguar god of the underworld.

4. onlybyland.com › the-maya-civilizationThe Maya Civilization: Culture, Achievements, and Decline

   onlybyland.com › the-maya-civilization

   • Cached

   5 days ago · The decline of the Maya civilization remains one of history’s great mysteries. By the end of the 9th century, many of the major cities in the southern lowlands were abandoned. Scholars have proposed several theories to explain this sudden decline. Theories including environmental degradation, warfare, drought, and social upheaval.

5. Videos

   • 

     worldhistory.org

     Maya Architecture

     Mar 31, 2021

   • 

     bbc.co.uk

     An introduction to the ancient Maya - BBC Bitesize

     Nov 19, 2023

   • 

     thoughtco.com

     What Was Ancient Mayan Architecture Like?

     Mar 7, 2017

   View all

6. www.mexicolore.co.uk › maya › homeThe Maya: a 4,000 year-old civilization in the Americas

   www.mexicolore.co.uk › maya › home

   • Cached

   5 days ago · Preclassic Maya cities showed temples decorated with painted stucco masks. Building projects were associated with elite ceremonies performed atop the temples for Maya commoners who witnessed from open plazas below. Pic 4: The Sacred Mountain: Caana (Sky Place), Caracol, Belize (Click on image to enlarge)

   • 
   • 
   • 
   • 

7. tulumruins.netTulum Ruins – Mayan Ruins of Tulum, Mexico

   tulumruins.net

   • Cached

   4 days ago · One of the last cities inhabited by the Maya people, Tulum was once an important trading hub, generating enormous wealth exporting jade and obsidian. Now, it's a fascinating city-museum, with well-preserved temples & stunning coastal views.

8. www.guidetobelize.info › en › mayaLamanai Maya Site in Belize. The Submerged Crocodile

   www.guidetobelize.info › en › maya

   • Cached

   2 days ago · Lamanai, located on the New River in Orange Walk District, is known for being the longest continually-occupied site in Mesoamerica. Visit the Jaguar Temple, The High Temple, The MAsk Temple and the Ballcourt.

9. People also ask

   What were the Maya temples used for?

   • The Temple of the Warriors is a complex of temples and platforms that was dedicated to the Maya warrior class. The Great Ball Court is one of the largest ball courts in the Americas. It was used for a ritual game that was played with a rubber ball. The El Caracol observatory is a round building that was used to track the stars and planets.

   Chichén Itzá – HistoryView

   historyview.org/library/chichen-itza/

   See all results for this question

   Where is the Mayan site Lamanai in Belize?

   • Guide to the Mayan Site Lamanai in Belize. Lamanai, located on the New River in Orange Walk District, is known for being the longest continually-occupied site in Mesoamerica. Visit the Jaguar Temple, The High Temple, The MAsk Temple and the Ballcourt.

   Lamanai Maya Site in Belize. The Submerged Crocodile

   www.guidetobelize.info/en/maya/belize-mayan-lamanai-guide.shtml

   See all results for this question

   What makes Tulum different from other Mayan ruins in Mexico?

   • What sets the site apart from other ruins in Mexico is that it is well-preserved and boasts its inviting beach. Each Mayan city had a specific purpose, and Tulum was no exception. It was a seaport, trading mainly in turquoise and jade. As well as being the only Mayan city built on a coast, Tulum was one of the few protected by a wall.

   Tulum Ruins – Mayan Ruins of Tulum, Mexico

   tulumruins.net/

   See all results for this question

   What is Tulum known for?

   • One of the last cities inhabited by the Maya people, Tulum was once an important trading hub, generating enormous wealth exporting jade and obsidian. Now, it's a fascinating city-museum, with well-preserved temples & stunning coastal views. The Mayan city of Tulum stands 130 km south and 700 years away from Cancun.

   Tulum Ruins – Mayan Ruins of Tulum, Mexico

   tulumruins.net/

   See all results for this question

10. www.thoroughlytravel.com › north-america › bestVisiting Museo Maya de Cancún y Zona Arqueológica de San ...

    www.thoroughlytravel.com › north-america › best

    • Cached

    3 days ago · Museo Maya de Cancún is an archaeological Mayan museum nestled in the heart of the Hotel Zone. A visit starts with an exhibition of Mayan artefacts, taking you through the timeline of the Mayan era (which spanned hundreds of years).