Sample Essay

(Grolier, 2002, 545) The areas in which the Mayas were famous for and incorporated many historical works for us to see are:

  • Architecture: The architectural designs built by the Mayas have been recovered by famous archaeologists and the work they discovered done by the Mayas is spectacular and very unique. The Mayas were masters of building unique building structures and step-shaped pyramids. Other types of building structures made by the Mayas are pyramids, ball courts, palaces, ceremonial platforms, temples and observatories.

  • Astronomy: The Mayas were also famous for their spiritual astronomy and used to showcase their knowledge of Orion Nebula at many occasions.
  • Art: The statuettes and carvings found from the ruins of Mayan civilization prove that they were capable to make the most beautiful and sophisticated designs of art as compared to the other civilizations.
  • Mathematics: The people of the Mayan culture increased their mathematical talents to great extends and they also used to make use of their mathematical skills in the astronomy sector.
  • Agriculture: The Mayas were also had good name in producing food by means of agriculture with different methods.

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