Images of Chichen Itza
Sacraficial alter on El Casillo Chitzen Itza
Sacrificial Altar atop El Castillo – you would not want to be here!
Sacrificial Altar atop El Castillo – you would not want to be here!
If you entertain in your mind the phrase, “History repeats itself”, then, you might want to focus on something that can really prove that history does repeats itself time and time again. We have learned all about the rise and fall of the ancient Mayan civilization. They were once a group of people who were considered to be the most progressive population during their time aside form, of course, the ancient Egyptians. The ancient Mayans have contributed significant legacies to the world ranging from architecture, farming or agriculture and even science, mathematics, logic and infrastructure, to name a few. During their time, it seems that these people were destined to be the super nation up to the present time. Alas, they vanished! There was a time that they just disappeared without a trace, with the flick of the switch, with the breath of the wind. (more…)
Many people believe that the ancient Mayans self destructed by their own practices. They figuratively killed themselves by going head-on with progress but never realized to themselves that by doing so, they were slowly decaying and destroying their civilization. The Maya built a lot of structures to cater to their increasing populace. They cut down trees so that they can use those trees to burn limestone and use the burnt limestone to build pyramids, houses and other structures.
By looking back at what transpired with Mayan civilization, we can witness history repeating itself especially in today’s world. We are also the same mistakes the ancient Mayans have made. Another thing that can point out that history repeats itself is the climate change that the ancient Mayans experienced during their heyday. We can consider them the “pioneers of everything” until around 6th century A.D. By 900 A.D., after which, most of the great stone cities of the ancient Mayans were totally abandoned.
The Mayan art, particularly the Mayan paintings were all depiction of the cultures and traditions of this once great civilization in Mesoamerica. Of course, other early civilizations may also have their paintings and sculpture depict their earlier lifestyle. But, the Mayan paintings along with its architectural designs and sculpture are very distinct in style and they are always considered as the most beautiful in the ancient New World. The development of the Mayan art, particularly the Mayan paintings, started during the pre-classic period. This was around 1500 B.C. to 250 A.D. (more…)