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    The Mayan Empire - Uncovering The Mysteries of The Maya: Forgotten Empires Series, #2
    The Mayan Empire - Uncovering The Mysteries of The Maya: Forgotten Empires Series, #2
    The Mayan Empire - Uncovering The Mysteries of The Maya: Forgotten Empires Series, #2
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    The Mayan Empire - Uncovering The Mysteries of The Maya: Forgotten Empires Series, #2

    By Peter Delagio

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    The Mayan Empire
    Uncovering The Mysteries of Maya (Forgotten Empires Series)

    The Mayan culture is utterly fascinating and holds many mysterious secrets. In this book you will discover all about the advances that were made by the Mayan civilization, as well as the possibilities that they knew more than we know today!

    From their pyramids to the infamous Mayan calendar, their ancient writings and mathmatics to the mysteries of the Mayan UFO’s… you are about to uncover the truth about the Mayan Empire and it’s wonderfully exciting secrets.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherShaharm Publications
    Release dateNov 14, 2015
    ISBN9781519905260
    The Mayan Empire - Uncovering The Mysteries of The Maya: Forgotten Empires Series, #2
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    Peter Delagio

    Peter Delagio is a true modern day Indiana Jones. Born and raised on the west coast of the USA, he developed an early fascination with the Native people and culture, which spread to a love of studying the world’s early civilisations and forgotten empires. He has made many extensive trips all over the planet, from Europe to the deepest jungles of the Amazon (and everywhere in-between!) to further his knowledge and uncover some of the world’s most ancient of mysteries. Fuelled by his passion for researching and learning about the secrets of these ancient civilizations, Peter’s books contain all you could need to know about the people of these forgotten empires.

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      The Mayan Empire - Uncovering The Mysteries of The Maya - Peter Delagio

      1. Introduction to the Mayan People

      There has always been a degree of fascination with ancient cultures, and the Mayan people are certainly no exception. As a matter of fact, much of the interest in the Mayan civilization is in the fact that it is steeped in so much mystery. These mysteries may, in some ways, hold the key to our own history and perhaps may even unlock some secrets that would be of interest to all people. We will review the history of the Mayan people, as well as some of their culture and the mysteries that their civilization may hold through the pages of this book.

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      Coming to Know the Mayan People

      The first thing that we are going to do is review some of the history of the Mayan people, as well as their practices. It is only by viewing the history of such an ancient culture that we are able to begin to grasp an understanding of who they were and what they stood for. This is where we will also begin to consider one of the deepest secrets of the Mayan civilization, its sudden end.

      We also going to look at some of the technological advances that the Mayans had during their day. This includes their writings, which were quite extensive for the time and show a degree of skill in the written language that is often overlooked in their culture. In addition, their scientific advances are quite profound for the time, including their mathematics and their use of calendars.

      Another mystery is going to begin to be unraveled when we discuss their interest in astronomy. Much of the Mayan culture centered on astronomy and how they perceived the heavenly bodies around them. You will marvel at how some of the temples and pyramids were actually designed to follow the study of the stars very carefully.

      Life and Death in the Mayan Culture

      It is of great interest to many people that the Mayan culture was involved in some rather unusual religious practices. In fact, much of their culture relied on their understanding of the supernatural, including many of the sacrifices that were given to their gods. The Mayan death rituals as well as human and animal sacrifices are always a mystery, as it shows a level of barbarity, even in a society that was quite advanced. We will review their religious practices, as well as their practice of sacrifice.

      The Mayan culture was not always one that was hidden from view. Although they survived for centuries without being discovered by outsiders, eventually, men made their way across the sea and came in contact with the culture. We will discuss the conversion of the Mayan people, how it affected them and some of the issues that were associated with it.

      Unraveling the Mysteries of the Mayans

      In the final part of the book, we will begin to look at some of the specific mysteries that surround the Mayan culture. These are often misunderstood, but there may also be some deeper meanings to these mysteries that are overlooked.

      Some people spend their

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