The View from the Top of the Temple: Ancient Maya Civilization and Modern Maya CultureThe Mayan regions of Mexico and Central America contain the ruins of countless temples, palaces, sculptures, and other ceremonial architecture that were once the hallmark of the greatest aboriginal civilization in the New World. This book is a vivid account of Maya culture as it is still visible today, especially in a number of customs, rituals, and beliefs that have demonstrable roots in the prehistoric past. |
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Prologue | 3 |
The Puuc Archaeological Zone | 6 |
Stephenss Country | 12 |
Copyright | |
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