Mayan Civilisation Symbol III

The Mayan civilisation was a pre-Columbian civilisation that flourished in Central America, spanning parts of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras and El Salvador. The Mayan civilisation reached its peak between the 3rd and 9th centuries AD, leaving a rich legacy of art, architecture, writing, mathematics and astronomy.

The Maya were known for their impressive cities with temples, pyramids and palaces, many of which are still preserved today, such as Chichén Itzá and Tikal. They also developed a complex writing system consisting of hieroglyphics and had extensive knowledge in mathematics and astronomy.

Maya society was organised hierarchically, with a royal elite at the top and a broad population of peasants and artisans. Agriculture was an important basis of their economy, using techniques such as terrace farming and irrigation systems. Maya religion was polytheistic and their gods were associated with natural phenomena and human characteristics. Sacrifices and rituals played an important role in their religious practice.