Of the three ancient civilizations; Aztec‚ Inca‚ and Mayan; the Mayan civilization is the best. With extensive and elaborate architecture‚ intellectual level‚ and achievements‚ the Mayan civilization was top notch. With so much intellectual knowledge over the others‚ the Mayans are a clear choice. First you will learn about architecture‚ next the calendar and writing‚ and finally government. The Mayans of the three civilizations‚ have the most elaborate and impressive architecture. With soaring
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harvest of birth‚ death‚ and war‚ with special honors to the blessed national heroes Itzamná and Kukulcan. Human sacrifice was forbidden by Kukulcan. It didn’t come about until later years. It was never a prominent or recurrent feature‚ except at Chichen-Itzá‚ where it became customary‚ to sacrifice
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Interesting places to visit All world have many interesting and fascinating places to visit. Some of them can be made by nature‚ some by people‚ some can be frightful‚ some amazing. Word have a lot of different people‚ cultures‚ nations and all of them have something interesting to show you. It can be wonderful water fall made by nature‚ amazing temple made by human. And I want to tell you about some of the world most famous architecture and nature creations. First‚ I want to tell you about
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Mexico is a place full of cactus rather than trees and bushes. The grass is not as visible as much as the sand is. Homes are built out of concrete and big grey blocks with simple shapes rather than elegant red bricks with fine smooth walls. Though through its humble looks and people‚ Mexico is quite a festival each night. Mexico is a place that inspires me because of the beautiful sights‚ delicious taste‚ and the pleasant auditory. Many people will view Mexico as a lively‚ festive place. While that
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The Mayan civilization was located in what is now known as Guatemala‚ Belize‚ Honduras‚ El Salvador and also in the area of the five southern states of Mexico‚ including Campeche‚ Chiapas‚ Quintana Roo‚ Tabasco‚ and Yucatan. The civilization was originally founded during the pre-classic period (about 2‚000 BC to 250 AD). According to the chronology of Central America‚ many of the Mayan cities reached their highest level of sophistication through the classic period (approx. 250 BC to 900 AD)‚ and
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The seven wonders of the World There are many wonderful places in the world‚ all of them worth seeing. Some are natural‚ like de great Mount Everest‚ and some are manmade‚ like de Eiffel Tower. These many places have been classified for years in many categories‚ the most beautiful ones‚ the tallest‚ the largest‚ the smallest‚ etc. But there is one list that has prevailed through the years. This classifies the most outstanding and worth seeing places in the world: The Seven Wonders of the
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University of Phoenix Material Week One Study Guide As you read this week’s required materials‚ complete this study guide. Review the material to study for the final examination in Week Five. This is a multipage assignment: double-check that you have completed each page before submitting. History and Archaeology I. Fill in the blanks to complete the following sentences. • The written record of the past and the study of past written records is called History . • The
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The Mayan were overgrown with ruins. The main temple in Chichen Itza is one of the most known and famous ruins. There are 365 steps in all‚ 91 on each side and one on the top‚ each step represents one day of the year. This temple was for the god Kuku Kan. The Kuku Kan was a god in the form of a bird. It is said
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positions of the Sun and planets in its design‚ while other aspects of astrology have been incorporated into the architecture. Another example of celestial bodies being incorporated into the architecture of ancient civilizations is El Castillo at Chichen Itza‚ an ancient Mayan society. The steps of the temple are aligned with the equinoxes‚ and on those days‚ it looks like serpents are running up and down the steps. There are a countless number of other examples of the positioning of celestial bodies
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The more than 100 pyramids that punctuate the west bank of the Nile have intrigued mankind for millennia. Numerous articles and books have discussed the pyramids of Egypt and the wondrous tombs‚ sculpture‚ jewelry‚ and artwork they secreted. However‚ pyramids are found in various locations in the world beyond Egyptmost notably in South America‚ Mesoamerica‚ Mesopotamia‚ India‚ and Cambodia. Is it possible that the ancient civilizations of Central America and South America‚ as an example‚ somehow
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