Scholastic
Scholastic: Junior Scholastic: Jungle of Secrets
Check out this site to discover more about the Ancient Maya culture. An article and video are provided. [2:19]
California State University
California State University: Shipbuilding
This page from the California State University entitled, "Who else in the world was prepared to discover and seek the fortunes of the seas?" describes ships built by these civilizations and explains their reasoning for not joining the...
Curated OER
Wikipedia: Maya Civilization
Extensive information about Mayan history and civilization with numerous links on additional topics, such as Mayan childhood and music.
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Unesco: Honduras: Maya Site of Copan
Discovered in 1570 by Diego Garcia de Palacio, the ruins of Copan, one of the most important sites of the Mayan civilization, were not excavated until the 19th century. The ruined citadel and imposing public squares reveal the three main...
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Central Stairway. Step 6 (Bottom), 5, 4, 3, 2. Step 1 Not Excavated Yet.
Comprehensive discussion of what the discovery of stairway steps adds to history of the site and the culture. Writings on steps give new insights to Myan politics, trade, war, and the collapse of the civilization.
Emory University
Emory University: Odyssey Online
Odyssey Online is a resource for both students and teachers as they explore world mythology in reading, writing, history, and art classes. Providing sections on Near Eastern, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and African mythology, Odyssey uses...
Other
Mesoweb: The Temple of the Inscriptions Tablets
Wonderful PDF files of various tablets found at the Temple of the Inscriptions in the ancient Maya city-state of Palenque.
Other
Jaguar Sun: The Maya
A large amateur collection of pages on all the major areas of Maya life and culture.
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Unesco: Mexico: Pre Hispanic City of Chichen Itza
This sacred site was one of the greatest Mayan centres of the Yucatan peninsula. Throughout its nearly 1,000-year history, different peoples have left their mark on the city. The Maya and Toltec vision of the world and the universe is...