The Complexity of Mayan Government: a Historical Perspective
Words: 560 1704Introduction The ancient Mayans, who lived in Mesoamerica from around 2000 BCE to the 16th century CE, are famous for their amazing skills in writing, math, astronomy, and art. But, not everyone knows about their government system, which was also pretty complex. The Mayan political setup wasn’t just one big thing; it was a web of city-states, each with its own way of running things, but they all shared similar cultural and religious practices. Getting into the details of their […]
