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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 Montains

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 Díaz Gómez

 
 

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 -third part-

 

 
 

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 McNall

      
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