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    Archéologue spécialisé dans les régions mayas du Mexique et de l'Amérique centrale, cet érudit a longtemps été associé à la Carnegie Institution of Washington. Ses travaux se sont concentrés sur l'exploration archéologique et l'interprétation des civilisations mayas en Amérique centrale.

    The Rise and Fall of Maya Civilisation

    • The Rise and Fall of Maya Civilisation

      • 328pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      Ever since the discovery of the ruins of Maya cities in the Central American jungle, people have speculated about this stone-age people who developed a brilliant civilization--one which had already degenerated & decayed by the time Spain entered the New World. The Maya were expert in astronomy, mathematics & hieroglyphic writing. They possessed a sophisticated political & social organization & their culture produced great art & architecture. This book looks at the Mayan civilization, the Maya's daily life & astonishing achievements.

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