num_pages: 304
description: Ever since the discovery of the ruins of Maya cities in the Central American jungle, people have speculated about this stone-age people who developed a brilliant civilization--one which had already degenerated &amp; decayed by the time Spain entered the New World. The Maya were expert in astronomy, mathematics &amp; hieroglyphic writing. They possessed a sophisticated political &amp; social organization &amp; their culture produced great art &amp; architecture. This book looks at the Mayan civilization, the Maya's daily life &amp; astonishing achievements.
language: English
title: The Rise and Fall of Maya Civilization
titlecomplete: The Rise and Fall of Maya Civilization
genres: Archaeology, History, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 73
publisher: University of Oklahoma Press (Norman)