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Archaelogical Sites: Palenque
This resource presents an overview of the Mayan city of Palenque, including a biographical sketch on some of the rulers.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Mayan Mathematics
After a historical introduction, this site from the University of St. Andrews provides information about the mathematics of the Maya Civilization and shows just how advanced they were.
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Mayan Monuments and Rubbings
A series of photos and rubbings from Mayan stone calendars and standing stones (stelae) that could be used as primary sources for a unit on Mayan history.
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Ambergris Caye History: Maya History on Ambergris Caye, Belize
This site tells of the importance of Ambergris Caye to the Mayan people for trade and protection. It tells of the structure of city-states and the way the hierarchy of leadership was arranged.
Read Works
Read Works: Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans the Land of the Four Quarters
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage describes the Inca Empire and shares a theory about how the civilization disappeared. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills. Opportunities for vocabulary...
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Personal: Rubbings of the Maya Sculpture
This personal site provides a large collection of rubbings taken from Mayan stelae, etc. Great primary source.
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Villanova University: Chichen Itza
This site from Villanova University contains many pictures of the Mayan City of Chichen Itza. Click on each thumbnail to enlarge.
United Nations
Unesco: The Prehispanic Town of Uxmal
Brief historical description of the Mayan city of Uxmal with photos and conservation requirements.
Mex Connect
Mexconnect: The Ancient Maya: A Commercial Empire
This article discusses the implications of trade and commerce during the Mayan Period. The principles of resource allocation and specialization are discussed. (Published January 1, 2006)
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Mayan Math
A basic, illustrated description of the math system developed by the Mayans. Includes a paragraph comparing the Mayan system favorably with the Roman numeral system of the same time.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Early Americas Civilizations Power Point
This lesson is for cooperative learning groups. This lesson will take place in the classroom and the computer lab. Students will create PowerPoints on the early Americas civilizations of the Hohokam, Anasazi, Mississippians, Inuit,...
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Early Copan Acropolis Program 2000 Field Season
Final report of archaeological data and conclusions of Mayan history at Hunal and Margarita tombs in Copan, Honduras. Information given on pottery, tools, agriculture, and fauna.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Examining Nature of Maya Collapse of Copan (1999) [Pdf]
Archaeological fieldwork focuses on severity and timing of factors that led to the collapse of Mayan culture.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Major Archaeological Sites: Tikal
Short history of the Tikal site. Check under the Research link for a Teacher Guide that could be used to study Mayan math and writing. Note that this site can also be viewed in Spanish.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Collapse: The Maya
Captivating site containing information about the collapse of civilizations. It explores the needs and characteristics of a healthy civilization that must be maintained in order to avoid collapse.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Early/middle Formative Kanocha Phase at Blackman Eddy
Archaeological investigation at Blackman Eddy in Belize demonstrates architecture related to Olmec style resulting in implications of long distance trade networks. Site can be viewed in English and in Spanish.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Sculpture Reconstruction Copan, Honduras (2002)
Structure is discussed and well as its purpose as a dwelling place for a ruler/deity.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Obsidian Craft Production at Cacaxtia Xochitecatl (200)
Archaeological excavation at Xochitecatl indicate that it was an area of production for obsidian goods. Site can be viewed in English and Spanish.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Report on Chan Chich Archaeological Project (1997) [Pdf]
Read a PDF file offering great detail and pictures of the excavation of the Chan Chich Archaeological Project.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Investigations in Candelaria Caves and La Lima (2003)
Ceramics indicate trade rouses in this well-studied cave. Good insight into ritual practices and materials used in worship.
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The Maya Calendar: A Converter
Gives the Mayan days and months. In addition, a Java Applet is included which will convert any date (Gregorian calendar) to its corresponding Mayan date.
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Maya World Studies Center: Maya
A site which gives some information on Mayan history and culture including discussion about the calendar.
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Jerry Amernic: Pyramids of the Feathered Serpent
The author gives a very detailed and interesting description of the Mayan city of Chichen Itza in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. He emphasizes the extremes of Mayan culture, from their advanced knowledge of astronomy and mathematics to...
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World Museum of Man: Pre Columbian Mayan Period
The World Museum of Man endeavours to construct pictures of ancient cultures based on clues from their tools and weapons. The picture left behind of the Maya is that of a scientifically advanced society, but one devoted to gods that...