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The Maya, Aztecs, and Conquistadors
We use the Spanish Conquistadors as a bridge to understand the Maya. Using archaeology, we cover their beliefs, maths, numbers, astrology, calendar, and writing. We also look at Christopher Columbus and the impact of the Conquistadors.
Their view of the world and the cosmos
Writing and numbers
The Lords of Time – astronomy and the calendar
Smells, sounds, and sacrifice
Potatoes, chocolate, peppers, and tobacco
The coming of the Conquistadors
Steel, gunpowder, and horses
Warfare and games
Maya: Lessons
Maya: Pro Gallery
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