Mayan Society
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The Maya civilization, which flourished in Mesoamerica from about 2000 BCE to 900 CE, was one of the most advanced and sophisticated civilizations of the ancient world. The Maya people developed a written language, a complex system of mathematics, and an impressive knowledge of astronomy and architecture. They also built some of the most impressive cities in the ancient world, such as Tikal and Chichén Itzá.
The Rise of the Maya
The Maya civilization emerged in the Maya Mountains of what is now Guatemala and southern Mexico. The Maya people were originally hunter-gatherers, but they gradually adopted a settled lifestyle and began to cultivate crops such as maize, beans, and squash. By 2000 BCE, the Maya had developed a written language and a complex system of mathematics. They also began to build monumental architecture, such as the pyramids and temples that would become the hallmark of their civilization.
