Clare Hibbert

The History Detective Investigates: Mayan Civilization

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ISBN 13:: 9780750294164
author:: Clare Hibbert
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Wayland
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 32
Dimensions:: 22 x 0.5 x 27 cm
Genre:: Children's Books, Hobbies & Interests, General Knowledge & Trivia
Condition:: New
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The Mayan Civilization By Clare Hibbert The Mayan Civilization flourished from around 1800 BC, reaching its golden age around AD 250. At its peak, this advanced civilization covered parts of Guatemala, Belize, and Mexico. The Maya excelled in various fields, including agriculture, pottery, hieroglyph writing, calendar-making, and mathematics. Their impressive architecture and symbolic artwork remain a testament to their ingenuity. The Maya built numerous cities, with over 40 piazzas, palaces, temples, and pyramids discovered so far. These structures showcase the civilization's deep connection to the divine, with the kings believed to be related to the gods. The Maya also lived in farming communities outside the cities. However, the civilization declined around AD 900, with theories suggesting extensive warfare, depleted resources, and a natural disaster as possible causes. This book features maps, paintings, artefacts, and photographs to bring the Mayan Civilization to life. With its rich history and impressive achievements, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the Maya.

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