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A unique and fascinating area of the world!

Mundo Maya region covers 500.000 kms² in 5 countries – Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and the south eastern states of Mexico.
There are over 100 archaeological sites, scattered amongst valleys, volcanoes, jungles & reefs, which have been saved and restored. And there are still many more to discover.
Today over 5 million Mayas live in the region and preserve their culture, languages, traditions, arts & crafts, and religion.

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In Search of Maya Time Understanding a different calendar from our own might seem like an impossible task, especially if the only symbols are a series of glyphs. By Beatriz Martí


	Water Mountains Nestled between southern Tabasco and northern Chiapas, Both Mexican states, is a strech of mountains the Tzeltal Maya call Sk'inalel Toljá (water mountains) because —say the Indians— they contain more water that rock. By David Diaz Gomez


Maya History Family was the core of Maya society, and their natural daily life was inextricably linked to all things sacred. Their cardinal point orientation, their colors, plants and numbers were significance laden and directly related to the deities. Special report -thirth party-

The Maya Universe
Ever since the beginning of archaeology, the discovery of ceramic pieces and diverse pottery objects has contributed towards the specialists' understanding of ancient civilizations. In the Mundo Maya, the interpretation of glyphs and scenes depicted on pottery pieces have allowed great advances in gaining knowledge about this culture, especially with the information that concerns the ruling class, their daily life, religious beliefs and their customs.
By Shelagh McNally

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