{"product_id":"9798215900598","title":"Maya Civilization: A Captivating Guide to Maya History and Maya Mythology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the Captivating History and Mythology of the Maya\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this captivating guide, you will discover why Maya have gained such worldwide admiration over the many other civilizations that existed in Mesoamerica at the time. You will learn how the Maya civilization developed, the major turning points in their 3,000-year-long history, the mysteries surrounding their demise, and some of the unique places where Maya exist to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter you have discovered all about the Maya origins, their cuisine, and their most notable events to present day, the book will go into the aspect that's often the reason why so many people have been fascinated by the Maya civilization throughout the ages. You will learn about their mythology, cosmology, and the solar calendar that resulted in the infamous doomsday scare back in 2012.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSome of the topics and questions covered in this book include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Maya Timeline \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Glossary of Important Maya Terms \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Origins of the Mesoamerican Civilizations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Archaic period: 7000 – 2000 BC \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Olmecs: 1,200 – 300 BC \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Preclassic Period and the Magnificent Zapotec \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Early Preclassic period: 2000 to 1000 BC \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cuello and early Maya architecture \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Middle Preclassic period: 1000 to 300 BC \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Zapotec: 600 BC to AD 800 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Late Preclassic period: 300 BC to AD 250 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Classic Period, Doomsday Calendar, and the Mystery of the Red Queen \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Early Classic – AD 250 to 600 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How Maya measured the time \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Late Classic – AD 600 to 900 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Mystery of the Red Queen \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Terminal Classic – AD 900 to 1000 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Food, Rites, and Gruesome Tales \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to make Maya hot chocolate at home \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How did the Maya grow their food? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Maize god \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Maya beauty standards \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Sacred Ball Game \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Decline of the Maya Civilization and Human Sacrifice \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Early Postclassic – AD 1000 to 1250 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Inside Chichen Itza – features of Maya cities \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Maya Observatory (El Caracol) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Human sacrifice and the methods \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Kukulkan pyramid \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Late Postclassic Period and the Spanish Conquest \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Maya Today \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Maya Creation Story \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Maya Cosmology \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e And a Great Deal More that You don't Want to Miss out on! \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScroll to the top and download the book now for instant access!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Captivating History","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46608974479601,"sku":"9798215900598","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9798215900598_p0.jpg?v=1765900876","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9798215900598","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}