The Mayans
Description
The most advanced of the pre-Hispanic peoples of Central America, the Mayans rose to great prominence, only to suddenly decline around the year AD 900. In this program, cultural historian Iain Grain delves into Mayan history, investigating topics such as the Mayans' mastery of mathematics, their extremely hierarchical society, their use of human sacrifice to induce rain, and Mayan art. Many examples of Mayan architecture are provided as well, plus a computer re-creation of the temple at Chichen Itza. Although there are still more than two million native Mayans living in Central America, the exact origins of their ancestors and the fate of the ancient Mayan cities remain mysteries.
Runtime
47 min
Series
Subjects
- Art, Classical (40)
- Civilization, Ancient (344)
- Ancient, art (28)
- Arts, Medieval (24)
- Architecture, Ancient (50)
- Architecture, Medieval (64)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2006], c1996
Database
Films on Demand
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