MAYANS

The mayans settled in Central America in southern Mexico.
They achieved many things such as a writing system, artworks and math.

TEMPLE OF THE GREAT JAGUAR

• Built by mayan ruler Hasaw Kawil Ch'an
• The temple was used for many rituals

STUCCO MASK QUIRIGUA

• This historical site is found in south eastern Guatemala
• The Quirigua represents king K'ak Tiliw Chan Yopaat

HOLMUL

• One of the longest lived in city by the mayans.
• The holmul began around 800 B.C.

RIO AZUL

• This city had a population of 3500.
• It was eventually commanded by the Tikal.

NAKUN

• Abandoned city with graffiti all over.
• First settled during the preclassic.

CANCUÉN PALACE

• One of its name is "Entrance to the Mayan World"
• The palace is a 3 story high structure

EL TIGRE

• It would have reacged about 55 meters
• It is one of the three "triadic" structures

LA DANTA

• One of the "Triadic" structures
• One of the largest pyramdis in the world

LAMANAI

• Comes from the term "submerged crocodile"
• A common trading site for the mayans

COPAN

• This city was abandoned in the 10th century.
• Home to about 20,000 people.

The Mayans lived mostly in Southern Mexico and Belize. The Mayan culture is still around today.