Origins of Maya Civilization More Complex Than Thought

26 April, 2013
MessageToEagle.com - Did Maya develop almost entirely on its own in the jungles of what is now Guatemala and southern Mexico? Or was the Maya flourishing the result of direct influences from the older Olmec civilization and its center of La Venta? The Maya civilization is well-known for its elaborate temples, sophisticated writing system, and mathematical and astronomical developments, yet the civilization's origins seem to be complex and remain a mystery. [Read more] ...