Maya Civilization

(Social Class) Mayans had a hierarchical social class system. This image is what a Mayan priest would've looked like during the time. Priests were considered as part of the higher class; not as powerful as the king, but they were considered nobility.

Travel photography in Mexico -- Statue of an ancient Mayan warrior in a jungle setting in Mexico's Riviera Maya region.

Journey back in time as you explore the majestic Chichen Itza. From the towering Kukulkan pyramid to the detailed stone carvings, our guide takes you on an unforgettable tour of this Mayan marvel. Uncover the mysteries of an ancient civilization. Click to learn more!

Excavations at El Castillo

Despite being fascinated by Central American history during the pre-contact and contact eras, I put off watching Apocalypto (2006) because 1. Mel Gibson (awful human being) directed it, and 2. I re…

The genesis of Maya civilization in Mesoamerica was marked by an effervescence in the arts, the beginnings of their written language with glyphs, and a great attention to detail in the sphere of urban...

This edited article about Guatemala originally appeared in Look and Learn issue number 1023 published on 17 October 1981. Colourful dancing at the temple of a Mayan city by Peter Jackson No country can offer everything, but Guatemala can claim to get very near to a full range of all that is spectacular in nature. […]