Mayan Culture and Civilization
The Mayan Culture and Civilization The area of Central America is home to several indigenous cultures and civilizations. The Mayan civilization is said to be the most important indigenous group from Central America because of its success. Mayan civilization dominated the area of Central American during the Pre-Columbian times. The Mayans were more advanced than their surrounding neighbors, which may have been why their civilization endured the longest. Anthropologists and archeologists of today are still baffled by this complex civilization. In our society today, we still used several aspects of their civilization. ... Through the process of diffusion and their history of success, the Mayans culture and civilization characteristics still exist. ... There are three “eras” of the Mayan civilization. ... The Mayans originated from the Pacific coast and Guatemalan highlands from the Olmec civilization. ... Long distance trade was practiced throughout the Mayan civilization. ... When the “Mysterious Collapse” of the classic period occurred, the Mayan civilization never disappeared but continued to prosper. ... As of today, ten million Mayan descents still live around the area that their ancient ancestors occupied centuries ago. ... Mayan Beliefs Religion and philosophy influenced the Mayans’ beliefs greatly like many other cultures. ... It has been argued that the Olmecs originated the calendar and system of Mayan writing.