Life in the Maya Classic Period: Art & Achievements

The Maya Classic period is widely considered the golden age of the ancient Maya and saw incredible achievements in art, architecture and science. Let’s explore what made this time period so brilliant and why the classic period continues to fascinate the scholars and public today.

Intro: 0:01
Disclaimers: 1:22
Political Introduction: 3:28
City Organization: 5:03
Maya Kings and Queens: 8:12
Maya Warfare: 11:16
Life for Maya Commoners: 14:58
Maya Religion: 18:48
Maya Art: 22:32
Maya Science: 32:13
Water Management Technology: 34:58
Maya Architecture: 38:23

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