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Tikal And Uxmal
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Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-02-27
Tikal And Uxmal written by Charles River Charles River Editors and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-27 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes descriptions of the ruins and the history of the sites *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading Many ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century. The Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate the West today. But of all the world's civilizations, none have intrigued people more than the Mayans, whose culture, astronomy, language, and mysterious disappearance all continue to captivate people. In 2012 especially, there was a renewed focus on the Mayans, whose advanced calendar has led many to speculate the world would end on the same date the Mayan calendar ends, but if anything, the focus on the "doomsday" scenario overshadowed the Mayans' true contribution to astronomy, language, sports, and art. The Maya maintained power in the Yucatan for over a thousand years, and at the height of its "Classical era" (3rd-9th centuries A.D.), the city of Tikal was one of the power centers of the empire. Archaeologists believe Tikal had been built as early as the 5th or 4th century BC, and eventually it became a political, economic and military capital that was an important part of a far-flung network across Mesoamerica, despite the fact it was seemingly conquered by Teotihuacan in the 4th century AD. It seems the foreign rulers came to assimilate Mayan culture, thus ensuring Tikal would continue to be a power base, and as a result, the city would not be abandoned until about the 10th century AD. As one of the Ancient Maya's most important sites, construction at Tikal was impressive, and even though it was apparently conquered, the city's records were unusually well preserved. This includes a list of the city's dynastic rulers, as well as the tombs and monuments dedicated to them. Thanks to this preservation, Tikal offers researchers their best look at the Ancient Maya and has gone a long way toward helping scholars understand Mayan history. Near the end of the Classic Era, the city of Uxmal was one of the Maya's most noteworthy cities and a capital after Tikal waned. While it was not as powerful as cities like Tikal, Uxmal was apparently at the forefront of Mayan culture, particularly when it came to architecture. However, while Uxmal used high ground to display its prominence, and the ruins are still among the most popular places for tourists in the region, the site is still shrouded in mystery. Even as scholars continue to work on the site to further interpret it, it's still unclear when exactly Uxmal was founded, how many people called it home, and when it was abandoned, despite the existence of Mayan chronicles and oral legends. What is apparent, however, is the skills of Uxmal's artisans, whether through constructing structures like the 5 level Pyramid of Magicians and the expansive Governor's Palace or adorning the structures with precisely detailed art and sculptures. In fact, the craftsmanship can be credited with helping to preserve Uxmal itself. Tikal and Uxmal: The History and Legacy of the Mayan Capitals of the Classic Era covers the history of the cities, as well as the speculation and debate surrounding them. Along with pictures and a bibliography, you will learn about Tikal and Uxmal like never before.
The Most Famous Cities Of The Maya
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Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-02-20
The Most Famous Cities Of The Maya written by Charles River Charles River Editors and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-20 with categories.
*Includes pictures*Describes the history and archaeology at each site*Includes a bibliography for further readingMany ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century, like the Greeks and the Romans, but of all the world''s civilizations, none have intrigued people more than the Mayans, whose culture, astronomy, language, and mysterious disappearance all continue to captivate people. At the heart of the fascination is the most visited and the most spectacular of Late Classic Maya cities: Chich�n Itz�.Chich�n Itz� was inhabited for hundreds of years and was a very influential center in the later years of Maya civilization. At its height, Chich�n Itz� may have had over 30,000 inhabitants, and with a spectacular pyramid, enormous ball court, observatory and several temples, the builders of this city exceeded even those at Uxmal in developing the use of columns and exterior relief decoration. Of particular interest at Chich�n Itz� is the sacred cenote, a sinkhole was a focus for Maya rituals around water. Because adequate supplies of water, which rarely collected on the surface of the limestone based Yucatan, were essential for adequate agricultural production, the Maya here considered it of primary importance. Underwater archaeology carried out in the cenote at Chich�n Itz� revealed that offerings to the Maya rain deity Chaac (which may have included people) were tossed into the sinkhole. Early Mayap�n was closely connected to the overshadowing power of the region at the time: the mighty trading city of Chich�n Itz�. Mayap�n emerged first as a minor settlement in the orbit of Chich�n, but it slowly came to replace it after the larger city''s trade connections with the Toltecs of Tula crumbled and it suffered a staggering defeat by Mayap�n''s armies. The building styles and art in their city show both admiring references to the great Chich�n Itz� as well as an attempt to position Mayap�n as a more orthodox heir of Maya tradition. At the same time, they emulated many features and could not escape the tremendous influences - especially in religion - of Chich�n. This is seen in the fact that many of the most important buildings in the new city appear to be small-scale reproductions of ones in Chich�n.The Maya maintained power in the Yucatan for over a thousand years, and at the height of its "Classical era" (3rd-9th centuries CE), the city of Tikal was one of the power centers of the empire. Archaeologists believe Tikal had been built as early as the 5th or 4th century BC, and eventually it became a political, economic and military capital that was an important part of a far-flung network across Mesoamerica, despite the fact it was seemingly conquered by Teotihuacan in the 4th century CE. It seems the foreign rulers came to assimilate Mayan culture, thus ensuring Tikal would continue to be a power base, and as a result, the city would not be abandoned until about the 10th century CE.During the Maya''s Classical era, the city of Uxmal was one of its most noteworthy places. While it was not as powerful as cities like Tikal, Uxmal was apparently at the forefront of Mayan culture, particularly when it came to architecture. However, while Uxmal used high ground to display its prominence, and the ruins are still among the most popular places for tourists in the region, the site is still shrouded in mystery. Even as scholars continue to work on the site to further interpret it, it''s still unclear when exactly Uxmal was founded, how many people called it home, and when it was abandoned, despite the existence of Mayan chronicles and oral legends. What is apparent, however, is the skills of Uxmal''s artisans, whether through constructing structures like the five-level Pyramid of Magicians and the expansive Governor''s Palace or adorning the structures with precisely detailed art and sculptures. In fact, the craftsmanship can be credited with helping to preserve Uxmal itself.
Tikal
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Author : James Tickell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Tikal written by James Tickell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Guatemala categories.
Uxmal
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Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-11-10
Uxmal written by Charles River Charles River Editors and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-10 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes a description of the ruins and analysis of them *Explains the history of the rise and fall of the city *Includes footnotes and a bibliography for further reading Many ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century. The Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate the West today. But of all the world's civilizations, none have intrigued people more than the Mayans, whose culture, astronomy, language, and mysterious disappearance all continue to captivate people. In 2012 especially, there was a renewed focus on the Mayans, whose advanced calendar has led many to speculate the world would end on the same date the Mayan calendar ends, but if anything, the focus on the "doomsday" scenario overshadowed the Mayans' true contribution to astronomy, language, sports, and art. The Maya maintained power in the Yucatan for over a thousand years, and in the late stages of the "Classical" era (3rd-9th centuries AD), the city of Uxmal was one of its most noteworthy places. While it was not as powerful as cities like Tikal, Uxmal was apparently at the forefront of Mayan culture, particularly when it came to architecture. However, while Uxmal used high ground to display its prominence, and the ruins are still among the most popular places for tourists in the region, the site is still shrouded in mystery. Even as scholars continue to work on the site to further interpret it, it's still unclear when exactly Uxmal was founded, how many people called it home, and when it was abandoned, despite the existence of Mayan chronicles and oral legends. What is apparent, however, is the skills of Uxmal's artisans, whether through constructing structures like the 5 level Pyramid of Magicians and the expansive Governor's Palace or adorning the structures with precisely detailed art and sculptures. In fact, the craftsmanship can be credited with helping to preserve Uxmal itself. Uxmal: The History of the Ancient Mayan City covers the history of the city, as well as the speculation and debate surrounding it. Along with pictures and a bibliography, you will learn about Uxmal like you never have before, in no time at all.
Ruins To Ruins
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Author : Roland Wauer
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2019-03-14
Ruins To Ruins written by Roland Wauer and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-03-14 with Fiction categories.
The subtitle to Ruins to Ruins, From the Mayan Jungle to the Aztec Metropolis, defines the extent of the sites visited by Robert, a young naturalist, and Johnathan, a budding archeologist. A third subtitle might be Finding Wildlife at the Ancient Ruins. Examples include army ants and howler monkeys at Chichén Itza, orange-breasted falcon at Tikal, and king vulture at Yaxchilan. Their journey took them to numerous significant ruins, from Chichén Itza to Uxmal, Mayapan, Coba and Tulum, Calakmul, Tikal, Bonampak, Palenque, Monte Alban, Quiahiztlan, and Tenochtitlan. Along their route, they visited Catemaco and the Sierra de Tuxtla, climbed Popocatepetl, joined a marriage ceremony at Tula, and visited the amazing National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. They also encountered many folks along the way: Senior Aguilar and family at Valladolid; Maya, a Mexico historian at Tula de Allende; and Katrina, who becomes their guide to Tenochtitlan. At Tikal, Robert met Carol, the love of his life and who eventually became his wife.
The Traveleer Guide To Yucatan And Guatemala
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Author : Loraine Carlson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
The Traveleer Guide To Yucatan And Guatemala written by Loraine Carlson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Guatemala categories.
Tikal Y Uxmal
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Author : Charles River Editors
language : es
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-11-08
Tikal Y Uxmal written by Charles River Editors and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-08 with categories.
Muchas civilizaciones antiguas han influenciado e inspirado a las personas en el siglo XXI. Los griegos y romanos continúan fascinando a Occidente hoy en día. Pero, de todas las civilizaciones del mundo, ninguna ha intrigado tanto a las personas como los mayas, cuya cultura, astronomía, lengua y misteriosa desaparición siguen siendo cautivantes. En 2012 especialmente, hubo un enfoque renovado sobre los mayas, cuyo avanzado calendario llevó a muchos a especular que el mundo terminaría en la misma fecha en que termina el calendario maya, pero en todo caso, el enfoque en el escenario del "día del juicio final" eclipsó la verdadera contribución de los mayas a la astronomía, la lengua, los deportes y el arte. Los mayas mantuvieron el poder en Yucatán durante más de mil años, y en el apogeo de su "periodo Clásico" (siglos III al IX EC), la ciudad de Tikal fue uno de los centros de poder del imperio. Los arqueólogos creen que Tikal se había construido ya en el siglo V o IV AEC, y que con el tiempo se convirtió en una capital política, económica y militar que era parte importante de una amplia red a lo largo y ancho de Mesoamérica, a pesar del hecho de que fue aparentemente conquistada por Teotihuacán en el siglo IV EC. Parece que los gobernantes extranjeros llegaron a asimilar la cultura maya, asegurando así que Tikal continuara siendo una base de poder, y como resultado, la ciudad no sería abandonada hasta aproximadamente el siglo X de nuestra era. Como uno de los lugares más importantes de los antiguos mayas, la construcción en Tikal fue impresionante, y aunque al parecer fue conquistada, los registros de la ciudad estaban inusualmente bien conservados. Estos incluyen una lista de los gobernantes dinásticos de la ciudad, así como de las tumbas y monumentos a ellos dedicados. Gracias a esta preservación, Tikal ofrece a los investigadores su mejor vistazo al mundo de los antiguos mayas, y ha hecho mucho por ayudar a los estudiosos a comprender la historia maya. Lo que sí es evidente son las habilidades de los artesanos de Uxmal, ya sea mediante la construcción de estructuras como la Pirámide del Adivino, de cinco niveles, y el amplio Palacio del Gobernador, o adornado estructuras con arte y esculturas precisamente detallados. De hecho, a esta maestría puede acreditársele ayudar a preservar a Uxmal.
Tikal
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Author : Daniel Peters
language : en
Publisher: Random House (NY)
Release Date : 1983
Tikal written by Daniel Peters and has been published by Random House (NY) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Fiction categories.
In this vivid novel spanning five years during the Maya's decline, characters come alive as Peters depicts the clashes between the powerful clans that spelled the abrupt downfall of Mayan civilization.
Tikal
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Author : David L. Lentz
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015-02-23
Tikal written by David L. Lentz and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-23 with History categories.
The primary question addressed in this book focuses on how the ancient Maya in the northern Petén Basin sustained large populations during the Late Classic period.
Tikal
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Author : John Montgomery
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Tikal written by John Montgomery and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with History categories.
This concise illustrated volume recounts Tikal's rise from prehistoric obscurity to unparalleled success at the height of Maya Civilisation, as well as its spectacular collapse and abandonment. Through the many hieroglyphic inscriptions, grave gifts from tombs, and a rich architectural and artistic legacy, the book recreates the political, and social life of the city and of the Maya in general.