Maya

They were attributed to extraterrestrial origins and according to their ancient calendar, the end of the world was predicted for the year 2012. They left such a rich legacy, possessed such artistic mastery and astronomical knowledge that even modern science... is unable to explain the phenomenon of the ancient Maya. Read the book "Maya" from the series "History and Treasures of Ancient Civilizations" and immerse yourself in the mystical, captivating, and ominous world of one of the most mysterious civilizations on Earth!
Since the mid-19th century, when explorers like John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood discovered the existence of magnificent ruins hidden in the heart of the tropical forests of southern Mexico and Guatemala, the ancient Maya civilization continues to attract scholars and enthusiasts. Pyramids and palaces, whimsically decorated with sculptures and bas-reliefs, painted a picture of a rich and luxurious society led by an ambitious and sophisticated elite. This society possessed complex mathematical and calendar knowledge, yet was also capable of wars, intrigues, and human sacrifices. Everything related to the Maya seems marked by a sense of doom and the imminent threat of the widely discussed and at the same time mysterious "decline," which became disastrous for these ancient kings of the forest.
"Kings of the forest," the mysterious Maya come to life on the pages of this book, illustrated with numerous photos and drawings.