Course Detail
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0.0
Course Components:
Lecture
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Course Attribute:
University Connected Learning
Description
The ancient Maya have an enduring fascination for both anthropologists and the public, ever since the rediscovery of their pyramids and sculpture left shrouded in the rainforests of Yucatan and Guatemala. We will explore the archaeology of the ancient Maya: how they lived, who ruled them, their religion, and why Classic lowland Maya civilization declined, leaving vast areas devoid of population for hundreds of years.