Mayans

Marcantonio Frushell Global Dynamics

Scholars agree the Maya were the most advanced of all ancient Mesoamerican. The civilization was formed as early as 1500 BC Mayans were known for having the only fully developed pre Columbian language, their art, architecture, and mathematical systems. The Mayan religion centered on the worship of many nature gods. Their architecture remain as great ruins at centers they used for religious ceremonies, including Palenque, Uxmal, Copán, Tikal and Chichén Itzá. They developed astronomy, calendar systems and writing. They built observatories to watch stars. They were highly skilled as potters and weavers. Like the Egyptians, they built pyramids, often elaborately adorned with murals and elaborate architectural details. They developed astronomy, calendar systems and writing. They built elaborate pyramids and observatories, all without metal tools. They were highly skilled as potters and weavers The Mayas referred to chocolate as "The Drink of the Gods". They had other food such as cornmeal, maize, black beans, roasted meat, rabbit stew, turkey and meat. . The principal food of the Mayas was maize (corn). Mesoamerica is described as the "daughter of maize". Maize was the single most important fact of both daily and religious life. More than just a natural resource, it is seen as the principal feature of an agricultural society. The Mesoamericans also obtained food through harvesting, hunting and fishing. They consumed greens, fruits, cactus fruits, such as the pipaya, prickly pear, and maguey worms. They also ate pineapple, papaya and mamey. They hunted iguanas, frogs, snakes, and gathered different types of mollusks.

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