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 …

Oct 2, 2025 · The Maya are the Indigenous Mesoamerican people occupying a nearly continuous territory in southern Mexico, Guatemala, and northern Belize. Before the Spanish conquest of …

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, …

Oct 29, 2009 · The Maya, a civilization of Indigenous people in Central America, created a complex Mayan calendar and massive pyrami...

Sep 7, 2022 · The Maya were a towering Mesoamerican civilization that had once covered much of Central America, from northern Belize through Guatemala and southern Mexico.

Jun 10, 2025 · They gained prominence around 250 A.D. by establishing thriving agrarian communities thanks to advanced farming techniques. The Maya created an intricate …

Sep 8, 2025 · Over seven million people identify as Maya across Mesoamerica. They speak dozens of Maya languages, preserve traditional practices, and maintain deep connections to …

The Mayans are described as a Mesoamerican civilization—that is, they existed before the Spanish conquest of Mexico and Central America in the sixteenth century.

As independent city-states, the ancient Maya lacked a centralized power but shared a common belief system.

The Maya civilization is a Mesoamerican culture, noted for having the only known fully developed written language of the pre-Columbian Americas, as well as for its spectacular art, …