The Mayan civilization

The Mayan civilization in Central America deserves a special mention. There is no other country that has so many wonders.

The Mayan civilization was formed in 2000 B.C. and existed up to 250 A.D. it is known due to its writing, mathematics and astronomy.

Alphabet

Mathematics

Astronomy

The Mayans built stone cities with grand pyramid temples which were densely populated.

They made a complicated system of basins and reservoirs to collect water.

Their calendars can be used even nowadays.

They were hunters, gatherers and farmers. They used the cotton plant to make clothing.

Hunting and fishing allowed them to make their diet more varied.

But still they couldn’t fight against nature, so one of the reasons that caused their collapse was the intense drought.