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Life of the Ancient Mayans
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Architecture• Mayan pyramids were built to honor
deities.• Mayan cities spread throughout
Mesoamerica and the Yucatan Peninsula.
• Mayan pyramids were built based on the harvest and agriculture.
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Recreational ActivitiesThe Mayans played an ancient ball game that correlated with the harvest.
The goal of the ball game was to hit the ball through a verticalhoop on the side of the court.
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This hoop wasused in the Mayan ball game.
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The stone carving in this picture represents the warrior being decapitated after winning the ball game. It is believed that he went to the underworld and returned with the harvest.
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Corn was a very important part of the Mayan livelihood. They stretched their heads so that they would resemble corn.
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The Mayans used homeopathic herbs to cure ailments.