Maya Civilisation
An introduction to the ancient Maya
Find out who the ancient Maya were, where they lived and what they did.
What were homes in the ancient Maya civilisation like?
Find out what Maya homes were made of and what they looked like.
Why was farming so important to the Mayas?
Discover which foods the ancient Mayas grew and the importance of farming to their civilisation.
What foods did the Maya eat?
Find out what food people grew and ate in the Maya civilisation.
What games did the Mayas play?
Find out about the famous Maya ball game and learn the importance of this game to the ancient Mayas.
What did the ancient Maya wear?
Find out about clothing and textiles in the ancient Maya civilisation.
What did the Maya invent?
Find out about Maya inventions and innovations including: roads, calendars and tools.
What did the ancient Maya believe in?
Learn about some of the Maya gods and discover what each of them meant to the ancient Mayas.
Who was Pakal the great?
Explore the life of K'inich Janaab Pakal, the longest reigning Maya king in history.
What happened to the Mayas?
Discover what happened to the Maya people and explore some possible causes for their decline.
