Evidence suggests Maya roots more tangled than previously thought
Thursday, April 25, 2013 - 18:30
in Paleontology & Archaeology
Archaeologists who analyzed a buried structure at the Ceibal site in Guatemala suggest that Maya culture grew from an amalgam of influences.The classic Maya civilization, which flourished in Central America for more than 600 years, has been celebrated for its vast city states adorned with monumental pyramids and for its technological feats such as the development of an elaborate written language and impressively accurate astronomical observations.