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  1. Maya civilization - Wikipedia

    The Maya civilization (/ ˈmaɪə /) was a Mesoamerican civilization that existed from antiquity to the early modern period. It is known by its ancient temples and glyphs (script). The Maya script is …

  2. Maya | Dates, Collapse, Facts, Religion, People, Language ...

    Oct 2, 2025 · The Maya are the Indigenous Mesoamerican people occupying a nearly continuous territory in southern Mexico, Guatemala, and northern Belize. Before the Spanish conquest of …

  3. Maya Civilization - World History Encyclopedia

    Jul 6, 2012 · The Maya are an indigenous people of Mexico and Central America who have continuously inhabited the lands comprising modern-day Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Campeche, …

  4. Mayan Civilization: Calendar, Pyramids & Ruins| HISTORY

    Oct 29, 2009 · The Maya, a civilization of Indigenous people in Central America, created a complex Mayan calendar and massive pyrami...

  5. The Maya people, history, achievements, and decline

    Sep 7, 2022 · While the origins of Maya culture remain murky, it’s thought to have first emerged between 7000 B.C. and 2000 B.C., when hunter-gatherers abandoned their nomadic habits …

  6. Daily Life in the Mayan Civilization

    Mar 18, 2025 · Daily life in the Mayan civilization was shaped by class divisions, agricultural practices, religious rituals, and artistic traditions. Mayan society was highly stratified, with a …

  7. Maya Civilization - WorldAtlas

    Jun 10, 2025 · Archaeological findings indicate that the Maya likely migrated from North America into the highlands of Guatemala approximately in 2600 B.C. They gained prominence around …