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Maya, an ancient civilization that continues to captivate our imagination

Background imageMaya Collection: The Dresden Codex (Codex Dresdensis) Pre-Columbian Mayan book of the 11th or 12th century

The Dresden Codex (Codex Dresdensis) Pre-Columbian Mayan book of the 11th or 12th century
529132 The Dresden Codex (Codex Dresdensis) Pre-Columbian Mayan book of the 11th or 12th century, of the Yucatecan Maya in Chichen Itza; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMaya Collection: The Dresden Codex (Codex Dresdensis) Pre-Columbian Mayan book of the 11th or 12th century

The Dresden Codex (Codex Dresdensis) Pre-Columbian Mayan book of the 11th or 12th century
529133 The Dresden Codex (Codex Dresdensis) Pre-Columbian Mayan book of the 11th or 12th century, of the Yucatecan Maya in Chichen Itza; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMaya Collection: The Immigration of the Maya (litho)

The Immigration of the Maya (litho)
8661417 The Immigration of the Maya (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Immigration of the Maya)

Background imageMaya Collection: The Madrid Codex or 'Tro-Cortesianus Codex', treatises of horoscopes and astrological tables

The Madrid Codex or "Tro-Cortesianus Codex", treatises of horoscopes and astrological tables
AIS5378108 The Madrid Codex or "Tro-Cortesianus Codex", treatises of horoscopes and astrological tables, brought to Spain by Hernan Cortes (1485-1547)

Background imageMaya Collection: Ruins of a Mayan temple, 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo)

Ruins of a Mayan temple, 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo)
XTD82550 Ruins of a Mayan temple, 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo); Private Collection

Background imageMaya Collection: Engraving depicting the ruins of Palenque, a Mayan city in southern Mexico dating from 226 BC

Engraving depicting the ruins of Palenque, a Mayan city in southern Mexico dating from 226 BC
UIG5426268 Engraving depicting the ruins of Palenque, a Mayan city in southern Mexico dating from 226 BC. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

Background imageMaya Collection: Maya Palace in Palenque (Mexico). Reconstitution of 1875, by Eugene Viollet the Duke (1814-1879)

Maya Palace in Palenque (Mexico). Reconstitution of 1875, by Eugene Viollet the Duke (1814-1879)
NWI4900360 Maya Palace in Palenque (Mexico). Reconstitution of 1875, by Eugene Viollet the Duke (1814-1879). Lithograph from 19th century illustration.; (add.info.: Maya Palace in Palenque (Mexico)

Background imageMaya Collection: Ruins of a Maya sculpted column (15th-16th century), circa 1870

Ruins of a Maya sculpted column (15th-16th century), circa 1870. Covered in epigraphic writing, in Yucatan (Mexico)
NWI4900401 Ruins of a Maya sculpted column (15th-16th century), circa 1870. Covered in epigraphic writing, in Yucatan (Mexico)

Background imageMaya Collection: Yeast - 18-09-19

Yeast - 18-09-19
Corné Akkers

Background imageMaya Collection: Maya priest and worshipper, from a sculpture in the British Museum (litho)

Maya priest and worshipper, from a sculpture in the British Museum (litho)
8673386 Maya priest and worshipper, from a sculpture in the British Museum (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maya priest and worshipper)

Background imageMaya Collection: Tripod cylinder, carved: Enthroned Lord with glyphic text, 650-900 AD (ceramic)

Tripod cylinder, carved: Enthroned Lord with glyphic text, 650-900 AD (ceramic)
1068260 Tripod cylinder, carved: Enthroned Lord with glyphic text, 650-900 AD (ceramic) by Mayan; 28.1x20.17 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Mayan civilization); gift of Mr

Background imageMaya Collection: Veracruz Tutonaca Stone Hacha, c.550-850 A.D

Veracruz Tutonaca Stone Hacha, c.550-850 A.D
BON46960 Veracruz Tutonaca Stone Hacha, c.550-850 A.D.; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK

Background imageMaya Collection: Yaxchilan lintel of Ritual scene with a plaque of a jaguar governor carrying the feathers of Quetzal

Yaxchilan lintel of Ritual scene with a plaque of a jaguar governor carrying the feathers of Quetzal
AIS5378762 Yaxchilan lintel of Ritual scene with a plaque of a jaguar governor carrying the feathers of Quetzal, Late Classic or III period, 200-900 AD (limestone bas-relief); Museo Arqueologico

Background imageMaya Collection: Clearing the jungle around Mayan ruins, 19th century (engraving)

Clearing the jungle around Mayan ruins, 19th century (engraving)
XTD82566 Clearing the jungle around Mayan ruins, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; out of copyright

Background imageMaya Collection: Dresden Codex

Dresden Codex
2911738 Dresden Codex; (add.info.: Dresden Codex, fragment, Maya Culture, ca.1200 AD, Saxon State Library, Dresden.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMaya Collection: The Dresden Codex (Codex Dresdensis) Pre-Columbian Mayan book of the 11th or 12th century

The Dresden Codex (Codex Dresdensis) Pre-Columbian Mayan book of the 11th or 12th century
529134 The Dresden Codex (Codex Dresdensis) Pre-Columbian Mayan book of the 11th or 12th century, of the Yucatecan Maya in Chichen Itza; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageMaya Collection: Maya Civilization, Mesoamerican ballgame, Litography

Maya Civilization, Mesoamerican ballgame, Litography
CUL4849391 Maya Civilization, Mesoamerican ballgame, Litography by Unknown Artist; (add.info.: Maya Civilization, Mesoamerican ballgame, Litography); Photo © JBP/AIC

Background imageMaya Collection: The Birth of the Buddha, 19th Century. Creator: Unknown

The Birth of the Buddha, 19th Century. Creator: Unknown
The Birth of the Buddha, 19th Century

Background imageMaya Collection: Dwarf Figurine Whistle, between 600 and 800. Creator: Unknown

Dwarf Figurine Whistle, between 600 and 800. Creator: Unknown
Dwarf Figurine Whistle, between 600 and 800

Background imageMaya Collection: Wall Relief (image 3 of 3), A.D. 750-850. Creator: Unknown

Wall Relief (image 3 of 3), A.D. 750-850. Creator: Unknown
Wall Relief (image 3 of 3), A.D. 750-850

Background imageMaya Collection: Wall Relief (image 1 of 3), A.D. 750-850. Creator: Unknown

Wall Relief (image 1 of 3), A.D. 750-850. Creator: Unknown
Wall Relief (image 1 of 3), A.D. 750-850

Background imageMaya Collection: Flower-Shaped Earflares, between 550 and 850. Creator: Unknown

Flower-Shaped Earflares, between 550 and 850. Creator: Unknown
Flower-Shaped Earflares, between 550 and 850

Background imageMaya Collection: Deity Head, Mexico, Chiapas, Maya, 200-500. Creator: Unknown

Deity Head, Mexico, Chiapas, Maya, 200-500. Creator: Unknown
Deity Head, Mexico, Chiapas, Maya, 200-500

Background imageMaya Collection: Monument at Copan, 1849. Creator: Unknown

Monument at Copan, 1849. Creator: Unknown
Monument at Copan, 1849. Mayan sculpture at Copan in Honduras. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D.. [Thomas, Cowperthwait and Co. Philadelphia, 1849]

Background imageMaya Collection: Tazumal Mayan Ruins, Located In Chalchuapa, El Salvador, Souvenir Stand Skull

Tazumal Mayan Ruins, Located In Chalchuapa, El Salvador, Souvenir Stand Skull, Pre-Colombian Archeological Site, Most Important And Best Preserved Mayan Ruins In El Salvador

Background imageMaya Collection: Belize, San Ignacio, Xunantunich Ruins, 130ft high El Castillo, Frieze

Belize, San Ignacio, Xunantunich Ruins, 130ft high El Castillo, Frieze

Background imageMaya Collection: Embroidered belts for sale in Chichicastenango, Guatemala, Central America

Embroidered belts for sale in Chichicastenango, Guatemala, Central America

Background imageMaya Collection: Colourful crafts for sale in Chichicastenango, Guatemala, Central America

Colourful crafts for sale in Chichicastenango, Guatemala, Central America

Background imageMaya Collection: Chichen Itza Mayan Temple, Yucantan, Mexico

Chichen Itza Mayan Temple, Yucantan, Mexico

Background imageMaya Collection: Royal belt ornament, c.500-700 (jadeite)

Royal belt ornament, c.500-700 (jadeite)
1068472 Royal belt ornament, c.500-700 (jadeite) by Mayan; 13.02x16.8275x4.13 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Classic period Maya culture); The Nora and John Wise Collection

Background imageMaya Collection: Mexico, Quintana Roo, El Castillo Pyramid in Chichen Itza archeological site

Mexico, Quintana Roo, El Castillo Pyramid in Chichen Itza archeological site
2040-210378-01

Background imageMaya Collection: Mexico, Costa Maya, Mahahual, Nohoch Kay Beach

Mexico, Costa Maya, Mahahual, Nohoch Kay Beach

Background imageMaya Collection: Mexico, Cozumel Island, Punta Sur

Mexico, Cozumel Island, Punta Sur
2030-304697-01

Background imageMaya Collection: Mexico, Cozumel, Hut Bar by the Water

Mexico, Cozumel, Hut Bar by the Water
2030-304693-01

Background imageMaya Collection: Mexico, Mahahual, Costa Maya, Colorful beach along Malecon

Mexico, Mahahual, Costa Maya, Colorful beach along Malecon
2030-304636-01

Background imageMaya Collection: Mexico, Mayan Coast (Costa Maya) Mahahual

Mexico, Mayan Coast (Costa Maya) Mahahual
2030-304635-01

Background imageMaya Collection: Mexico, Cozumel, Punta Sur, Freedom in Paradise Beach

Mexico, Cozumel, Punta Sur, Freedom in Paradise Beach
2030-304696-01

Background imageMaya Collection: Mexico, Yucatan, Chichen Itza, El Castillo

Mexico, Yucatan, Chichen Itza, El Castillo
2005-201916-01

Background imageMaya Collection: Mexico, Yucatan, Chichen Itza, Caracol Building, Observatory

Mexico, Yucatan, Chichen Itza, Caracol Building, Observatory
2005-201908-01

Background imageMaya Collection: Mexico, Quintana Roo, Tulum, Rocky cliff and vegetation at Mayan ruins

Mexico, Quintana Roo, Tulum, Rocky cliff and vegetation at Mayan ruins
2005-201864-01

Background imageMaya Collection: Mexico, Quintana Roo, Tulum, Beach at Mayan ruins

Mexico, Quintana Roo, Tulum, Beach at Mayan ruins
2005-201860-01

Background imageMaya Collection: Mexico, Yucatan, Chichen Itza, Feathered Serpent

Mexico, Yucatan, Chichen Itza, Feathered Serpent
2005-201914-01

Background imageMaya Collection: Mexico, Quintana Roo, Tulum, Mayan ruins, Pyramid El Castillo

Mexico, Quintana Roo, Tulum, Mayan ruins, Pyramid El Castillo
2005-201841-01

Background imageMaya Collection: Mexico, Mayan Riviera, Tulum, Mayan Ruins Silhouetted at Sunset

Mexico, Mayan Riviera, Tulum, Mayan Ruins Silhouetted at Sunset

Background imageMaya Collection: Mexico, Quintana Roo, Riviera Maya, Beach chairs on sunny beach

Mexico, Quintana Roo, Riviera Maya, Beach chairs on sunny beach

Background imageMaya Collection: A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 20 of 22, 1831 (print)

A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 20 of 22, 1831 (print)
3672914 A collection of Waldeck's original artwork of Mesoamerica, Box 20 of 22, 1831 (print) by Waldeck, Johann Friedrich Maximilian von (1766-1875); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageMaya Collection: High Temple (the highest temple in Lamanai), Ancien tMaya Ruins, Lamanai, Belize

High Temple (the highest temple in Lamanai), Ancien tMaya Ruins, Lamanai, Belize

Background imageMaya Collection: Temple of the Masks, El Peten, Grand Plaza, Tikal National Park, Guatemala

Temple of the Masks, El Peten, Grand Plaza, Tikal National Park, Guatemala




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Maya, an ancient civilization that continues to captivate our imagination. From the mystical Palenque Xtraterrestrial to the enigmatic Codex Troano - 1, their legacy is etched in history. The intricate carvings on a page from the Dresden Codex, a Maya manuscript, transport us back in time. Exploring Tulum in Mexico or Honduras' Copan Gran Plaza reveals awe-inspiring structures like Temple IV and the Statue of Chac-Mool. The Copan Ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage site, showcases mesmerizing carvings that tell stories of this remarkable civilization. As we gaze upon an air traffic visualization or admire the frieze on El Castillo at Xunantunich Ruins in Belize, we are reminded of Maya's advanced understanding of astronomy and mathematics. The Mayan ruins of Tulum offer breathtaking views to the north and El Castillo (the Castle), standing tall as a testament to their architectural prowess. In Quintana Roo, Mexico lies El Castillo—a majestic structure that overlooks turquoise waters—reminding us of Maya's ingenuity even amidst natural beauty. Maya whispers secrets through these remnants; they invite us to unravel their mysteries and appreciate their contributions to human history. Let us marvel at this extraordinary civilization whose influence transcends time and borders.