The Mayans: History, art and archeology
A practical and historical guide of the mayan civilization in a fascinating journey through time
THE MAYANS
POCKET GUIDE
48 pages - cm 11.5X21.5Reproduction Authorized by
the National Institute of Anthropology and History INAH2 MAP OF THE MAYA AREA
5 History and Chronology
7 Pre-Classic Period
9 Classic Period
11 Post-Classical Period
12 Union of two cultures: Mayan-Toltec
13 Empire’s decadence
14 Spanish conquest
16 ART AND CIVILIZATION
17 Mayan houses
19 Division of the land
19 Ritual ceremonies
19 Funeral rite
20 Wedding rite
21 Hierarchical power
22 Priests and science
23 Aspect of the wanderings
25 The ball game
25 Ornamentation of the buildings and palaces
25 Origin of the Universe according to the Mayans
27 MATHEMATICS, WRITING AND ASTRONOMY
37 ARCHITECTURAL STYLES
38 Early Petén
38 Late Petén
39 Usumacinta
39 Motagua
41 Megalithic
41 Rio Bec
42 Chenes
43 Puuc
44 Mexican-Maya
47 East Coast
47 Highlands of Guatemala
