10 Interesting Fact About The history and impact of the Mayan civilization

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• Maya civilization developed in Mesoamerika from around 2000 BC to their fall in the 16th century AD.
• Maya is one of the most advanced civilizations in the world in its time, with the ability of mathematics, astronomy, and very advanced architecture.
• They create a complex Hieroglyive writing system and are used to record their history.
• They have a very accurate and complicated calendar, with the ability to predict the solar and moon eclipses.
• Maya also has an advanced agricultural system, with effective irrigation and planting techniques.
• They create beautiful art, including complicated statues, paintings, and textile artwork.
• Mayan Practicing human sacrifice in their religious ceremonies, although not always done regularly or in large quantities.
• They have a complex social system and consist of different social classes, including nobles, farmers, and slaves.
• Many virtual cities have been abandoned and re-found by archeologists, including big cities such as Tikal, Chichen Itza, and Palenque.
• They experienced a dramatic fall in the 16th century, possibly due to climate change, internal conflict, and conquest by the Spaniards.