THE MAYA WORLD: Cities, Kings, Calendars, Science, and the Mystery of an Extraordinary Civilization - Couverture souple

Bose, Dr Neil

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798172065408

Editeur : Independently published, 2026

Synopsis

Step Into the Mysterious World of the Ancient Maya

What made the Maya one of the most remarkable civilizations of the ancient Americas?

The Maya World takes you on an engaging journey into a civilization renowned for its magnificent cities, powerful kings, remarkable scientific knowledge, sophisticated calendars, monumental architecture, and enduring mysteries.

From towering temples rising above the tropical jungles to intricate carvings and sacred traditions, the Maya created a world of extraordinary achievement and imagination. Their understanding of astronomy, mathematics, timekeeping, architecture, and the natural world continues to fascinate historians, researchers, and curious readers.

Inside this book, you will explore the fascinating story of Maya civilization and discover how their cities flourished, how their rulers shaped society, and how their intellectual achievements transformed our understanding of the ancient world.

Inside, discover:

• Ancient Maya Cities: Explore the rise of remarkable urban centers, monumental temples, pyramids, and ceremonial complexes.
• Kings and Rulers: Learn about royal power, leadership, warfare, religion, and the complex society that shaped Maya civilization.
• Calendars and Time: Discover the sophisticated systems the Maya developed to measure and understand time.
• Science and Mathematics: Explore their remarkable achievements in astronomy, mathematics, architecture, and observation of the natural world.
• Religion and Cosmic Beliefs: Enter a fascinating worldview in which gods, nature, rulers, rituals, and the heavens were deeply connected.
• The Great Maya Cities: Journey through the architectural and cultural achievements that still stand as evidence of Maya ingenuity.
• The Mystery of Decline: Examine the enduring questions surrounding the transformation and decline of many major Maya cities.

Written for readers who want an accessible and captivating introduction to Maya civilization, this book brings together history, culture, science, architecture, and mystery in one compelling exploration.

Whether you are fascinated by ancient civilizations, archaeology, forgotten kingdoms, ancient science, mysterious cultures, or the history of the Americas, The Maya World offers an intriguing window into a civilization whose legacy continues to capture the imagination.

Open the pages and travel back to the ancient Maya world - where kings ruled magnificent cities, astronomers watched the heavens, mathematicians transformed numbers, and the secrets of an extraordinary civilization still echo through history.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798172065408
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 302
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg