The Maya civilization (/ ˈmaɪə /) was a Mesoamerican civilization that existed from antiquity to the early modern period. It is known by its ancient temples and glyphs (script). The Maya script is the most …

Jan 21, 2026 · As early as 1500 BCE the Maya had settled in villages and were practicing agriculture. The Classic Period of Maya culture lasted from about 250 CE until about 900. At its height, Maya …

Jul 6, 2012 · The Maya are an indigenous people of Mexico and Central America who have continuously inhabited the lands comprising modern-day Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Campeche, …

Jun 10, 2025 · Archaeological findings indicate that the Maya likely migrated from North America into the highlands of Guatemala approximately in 2600 B.C. They gained prominence around 250 A.D. by …

The Mayans were an indigenous people who occupied the areas of present-day southern Mexico (the Yucatán peninsula and the state of Chiapas), Guatemala, Belize, and western Honduras and El …

Feb 16, 2026 · The earliest known Maya settlements date to approximately 1800 B.C. These early Maya peoples were agricultural, and grew various crops, such as corn, beans, squash and cassava. During …

Sep 7, 2022 · While the origins of Maya culture remain murky, it’s thought to have first emerged between 7000 B.C. and 2000 B.C., when hunter-gatherers abandoned their nomadic habits and …

Hundreds of restored ancient cities with temple-pyramids, palaces, ball courts, and grand plazas are studied by archaeologists, and are visited by millions of tourists from all over the world each year. …

Feb 12, 2026 · For many years the prevailing debate about the Maya centred upon why their civilisation collapsed. Now, many scholars are asking: how did the Maya survive?

Oct 29, 2009 · Ancient Mayan structures have lasted thousands of years, and their designs continue to influence modern architecture.