Tag: Mayan
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Mayan Ball Game
Mayan Ball Game Chichen Itza, one of the largest sites near Cancun, Mexico, features a massive ball game court, measuring around 150 by 40 feet—bigger than a football field. It’s the largest court in the Mundo Maya. The ball game, that became known as Pok-A-Tok or Pitz to the Maya, was a popular activity among…
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Mayan Food and Culture
The Ancient Maya had a rich and diverse food culture. They ate many different things, including food from the sea, plants, and animals. They got their food by hunting, gathering, and large-scale farming. The most important plant they grew was maize, also known as corn. Much of the ancient Maya’s food came from their farms and special “forest gardens.” These…