#mayacivilization

[whencyclopedia]

A Gallery of Maya Cities

The Maya Civilization flourished between 250-950 although it drew upon earlier civilizations such as that of the Olmecs (1500 - 200 BCE) and Zapotec (600 BCE - 800 CE) and lasted through the Post-Classic Period of 950-1524. The great cities of the Maya were abandoned during this latter period, prior to the Spanish Conquest of the region. This gallery presents 40 images of some of those cities, both the famous and the lesser-known sites.

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[astenback]

For Earth Day this year, we embarked on an exciting adventure to explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Caracol. It's been quite a journey getting here, both literally and figuratively. Our first attempt in 2018 was foiled by a sudden rainstorm that washed out the roads right before our eyes. But this year, luck was on our side as the weather cooperated and we braved the 25+ mile rocky, winding road south from the town of Santa Elena. Located within the Cayo District of Belize, Caracol is an awe-inspiring testament to the rich history and advanced civilization of the Maya people. Covering a massive area of approximately 200 square kilometers, it's even larger than present-day Belize City. The name Caracol comes from the Spanish word for snail or shell, possibly inspired by the winding access road that leads to this remarkable site. One of the highlights of Caracol is the majestic Caana, which means Sky Palace in Maya. This towering pyramid rises over 140 feet (43 meters) above the surrounding jungle canopy, making it one of the tallest man-made structures in Belize. Climbing Caana offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the nearby Maya Mountains and the distant peaks of Guatemala. Happy Belated Earth Day! #Caracol #Caana #MayaCivilization #AncientWonders #EarthDay #BelizeAdventures #Sky #Green #Staircase #Stairs #Tranquility #Growth #ArchaeologicalSite (at Caracol Archaeological Reserve, Belize) https://www.instagram.com/p/Crce4JcqaEN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[rexrio]

Maya civilization Day 9 #art #digitalart #maya #mayans #mayacivilization #civilization #procreate #procreateart #digitalpainting #artthoughts #concept #conceptart #characterdesign #digitalartist #digitalartwork #digitalart #100daysofsketching #100daysofsketchingofficial #100daysofsketching2022 #rexrio https://www.instagram.com/p/CfKdKQJBoFw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ragneidr]

cats and butterfly , mу art, 297×420 , pencil drawing, 2023

#cat #cats #butterfly #catslover , #blackcat , #siamesecat #blueyeacat , #pyramid #mexico #maya #mayacivilization #animals #nature #yellow #kitten

#pencildrawing #pencilart #blackandwhite #artwork #artragneidr #artgallery #графика #artforsale #artprocess #draw #drawingprocess #drawing #inspiration

[philosophysposts]

The Maya civilization is a fascinating ancient culture that flourished in Mesoamerica from about 2000 BC to the Spanish conquest in the 16th century.

#maya #mayacivilization #ancient #ancientculture @ancient_pages_ #mesoamerica #ancienthistory #civilzation #spanish

[etherandelation]

#mayacivilization #arquitecture #calizastone (en Tikal National Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ZBAZEHmOr/?igshid=16csjcwqj6ter

[akata-u]

Chacchoben Mayan Temple, Costa Maya Mexico by Gail K E Chacchoben Mayan ruins were discovered in June 1972, by Dr. Peter Harrison, an American archaeologist, while flying a helicopter over the area and noticed numerous hills in predominately flat lands. He realized there were temples beneath the hills which were covered by soil and vegetation over a period of 2000 years. Settlement by the Maya at this site is estimated at 200 BC, and the structures including large temples and platforms date from 700 AD. Visitors to the site today walk a circular path that includes three excavated and restored pyramids, as well as many walls and staircases. https://flic.kr/p/HVZU6F

[loststoryart]

Ancient Mayan. Kind of failed in creating an authentic Mayan look and ended up with something that looks more like a video game, something out of Tomb Raider. The colours seem a little too dark here. - #artrage #art #artist #artwork #arte #artoftheday #artistsoninstagram #artofinstagram #instaart #digitalart #digitalartist #digitalpainting #painting #paintingart #paintingoftheday #dailyart #dailypainting #ancient #mayan #mayacivilization #mayancivilization (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B39XohzDLCc/?igshid=bn1vljn4dynz

[meridaestate]

Posted • @adnmex 🇲🇽𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐎 𝐃𝐄𝐋 𝐉𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Oh Soberano de Uxmal,⁣⁣ Quien se ganó ferozmente,⁣⁣ Sentarse en el Mítico Trono del Jaguar,⁣⁣ Gobernador de Galantísimo Ajuar.⁣⁣ Luciendo corona de Chaak sobre su frente.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🇺🇸𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐉𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Oh Sovereign of Uxmal,⁣⁣ The one who fiercely won,⁣⁣ Sitting on the Mythical Jaguar Throne,⁣⁣ Governor of Excellent Garments,⁣⁣ Wearing Chaak's crown on his forehead.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 🇫🇷𝐓𝐑Ô𝐍𝐄 𝐃𝐔 𝐉𝐀𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑 ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Ô Souverain d'Uxmal,⁣⁣ Féroce et sublime gagnant,⁣⁣ Du trône mythique du Jaguar,⁣⁣ Gouverneur à la Tenue rayonnante,⁣⁣ Sur son front la couronne de Chaak se posant.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ •⁣⁣ •⁣⁣ •⁣⁣ •⁣⁣ •⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ #uxmal #rutapuuc #yucatan #yucatanmexico #yucatanpeninsula #mayacivilization #ancientmaya #ancientmayanruins #ancientmayans #prehispanico #hunabku #aztectattoo #mayatattoo #unescoworldheritage #unescoworldheritage #mexicoculture #turismomx #mexicolors #mexico_tour #mexico_greatshots #mexico_fotos #mexicomaravilloso #mexique #voyagemexique #mexique🇲🇽 #messico #messico🇲🇽 #messicoenuvole #messico https://www.instagram.com/p/B3j93pkAiuz/?igshid=1cl80q0ddfmlw

[tomochan81]

創刊40周年記念ムー展に行ってきたよ🤗💕 ノストラダムスの大予言、マヤ文明の予言、UMA、ユリゲラー、ビッグフット、ツチノコの賞金はまだ支払われてない模様😂 今でも謎のバミューダトライアングル△✈️ 懐かしくもあり見ているとドキドキワクワクもしてくる #月刊ムー #40周年おめでとうございます ㊗️🎊 ・ ・ #psychic #psychicreading #ufo #bermudatriangle #paranormalism #mystery #mysterybooks #mysterybook #mysterycircle #mayacivilization #maya #occult #occultgirl #occultbooks #occultgirls #月刊ムー40周年 #ムー #ムー展 #オカルト #超常現象 #大好き #バミューダトライアングル #いまだに謎 #ツチノコ #ビッグフット https://www.instagram.com/p/Bscc3k-ndvC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rd0wmn5on4mh

[whencyclopedia]

Tulum

Tulum, on the east coast of the Yucatan peninsula in southern Mexico, was an important Mesoamerican centre which displayed both Maya and Toltec influence. Tulum was a major trading and religious centre between the 11th and 16th centuries CE and, dramatically situated near the sea, it is one of the most evocative ancient sites in Mexico.

First settled in the 6th century CE, Tulum prospered, especially so under Mayapán influence from c. 1200 CE, and was an important centre trading in such typical barter goods of the period as cotton, foodstuffs, copper bells, axes, and cacao beans. Protected by the jungle of Quintana Roo, the site survived the general Maya collapse and was largely left untouched by the Spanish.

The ceremonial complex of Tulum, built on a 12 metre high limestone cliff, was surrounded on three sides by fortification walls, while the fourth side faces the Caribbean Sea. Indeed, the very name Tulum is a colonial one and means 'wall'. The original local name may have been Zama meaning 'dawn' in reference to the site's position facing east across the sea.

Residential buildings were built outside the sacred walled area which was reserved for the rulers of Tulum. The largest structure is the Castillo (Castle) which is in fact a temple pyramid displaying architectural influences from the Toltec civilization, such as over-door niches and serpent-columns. In addition, the stucco sculpture which decorates the building recalls those at Mayapán. The halls of the Castillo, and also Structure 25, are also notable for their well-preserved examples of beam-and-mortar roofs.

The Temple of the Frescoes is a squat square building which has undergone several modifications over the centuries. In the Classic period there seems only to have been a vaulted shrine, but this was later surrounded by a larger structure which had a four-column facade. Later still, the second storey was added. Stucco faces on the exterior suggest the building was dedicated to the god Itzamnaaj.

The earliest wall paintings, which give the building its name, date to the 11th or 12th centuries CE, but some are certainly later, perhaps post conquest. They depict figures performing various actions such as a woman grinding corn on a stone (metate), the goddess Chak Chel carrying two images of the god Chahk, and the Aztec god Tezcatlipoca with his black eye band and turquoise mask. The latter strongly suggests contact with central Mexican centres. Most figures are strikingly painted in blue on a black background, and panels are divided by twisted snake-like borders, perhaps representing umbilical cords and therefore a genealogical connection between the figures. Frescoes appear on both the outer and inner walls of several other buildings at Tulum but always using only three colours – red, blue, and yellow – with outlines painted in black and accompanied by Maya glyphs.

Other structures at Tulum include the dramatically sited Temple of the Winds which was built in honour of the wind god and helped guide sailors through the reef, a palace building in a poor state of preservation, various platforms, and the Temple of the Descending God. This latter building and the presence on several other structures of stucco figures of winged gods descending suggest the site was specifically in honour of this strange deity also known as the 'diving god' and perhaps connected to the planet Venus and the associated Maya god Xux Ek.

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[jawscafe]

One of the most amazing water parks I've been!! Over 2000 yards of underground river swimming! 😲 #undergroundrivers #ecotour #ecoarcheological #mayacivilization #archeologicalsite #justaddwater #justkeepswimming #mykindofvacation #coffeefirst #waterbabies #pisces #OGetaway #coffeethatpays (at Xcaret, Quintana Roo, Mexico)

[espressoconpanna7-blog]

Heralded as Guatemala's national hero, Tecún Umán is a symbol of indigenous resistance, a legendary figure of Kaqchikel history who led his people into battle against the Spanish conquest of the Guatemalan highlands in 1524 and refused to surrender. #History #perhapsyouneedalittleguatemala #thebest_capture #vsco #sculptureart #Guatemalacity #instadaily #edited #explore #nationalHero #guatemalan #soy502 #latinoamerica #mayans #culture #mayacivilization

[nk-traveler-blog]

#mayacivilization #tikal #remains #guatemala #forest #マヤ文明 #ティカル #遺跡 #グアテマラ #travel #traveling #travelgram #travelphotography #trip #journey #旅 #旅行 #海外 #海外旅行 #世界一周 #世界の絶景 #photo #photography #photographer #stunning #写真 #love #beautiful #一眼レフ #一眼 (Tikal, Peten, Guatemala)

[afronerdradio]

Look familiar? Well hat tip to #AfroNerdRadio stalwart, @sergioamims for bringing this to our attention. Not surprisingly, early civilizations have used gods as totems, pre our culture's more current fascination with superheroes or ubermenschen. What makes this "bat-god" connection REALLY fascinating is that it's NOT the default Greco Roman template were more accustomed to seeing. Check out this article's illumination on the Mayan Batman, Camazotz: https://curiosmos.com/camazotz-the-ancient-maya-batman-god-worshiped-2500-years-ago/?fbclid=IwAR1Fst6aa6PgIBXfVUuII6v5P9LKCuIs1ZYaAxeehnDaiLyVonp4OAQ42Jk Oh and btw, that pic IS a DC art exhibit intentionally channeling Camazotz for Batman's 75th anniversary in '14. #comicbooks #mayan #mexico #art #batman #gods #god #myth #mayanmythology #dccomics #dcmovies #popculture #lore #grecoroman #guatemala #honduras #mesoamerica #superhero #superheroes #mayacivilization #worldsofdc #mayaart #warnerbros #batmanvssuperman #batgod https://www.instagram.com/p/ByBzex0Bmkl/?igshid=1bsk8plcoy9qe

[josefrios]

Science is definitely not human, we have different proofs in different parts of the world. The 🐉 Kukulkán Pyramid, one of the seven wonders of the world 🌎 is one of many spots where you can see perfection in every stone and feel a massive high energy specially on the equinox. 🌓 👽🐲🌙 #yucatanturismo #chichenitza #mayans #kukulkan #pyramid #sevenwonders #travelphotography #igersyucatan #josefrios #tourism #travel #wanderlust #visitmexico #yucatan #photography #photographer #mexico #instagram #vive_mexico #piramide #instatravel #amazing #history #mayacivilization (at Chichén-Itzá, Yucatan, Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1q1IqwjQBV/?igshid=pm2kbzjb6hnv