This program explores the New Mayan Empire and customs after influence from the Toltecs. Learn more about Mayan stone architecture, Mayan religion, the game of "pelota," and the discovery of King Pacal's tomb. Also, noteworthy discoveries of Mayan astronomers, the decadence of the Mayan civilization, their resistance to Spanish invaders, and how the Mayan spirit influences today's world.
This program explores the New Mayan Empire and customs after influence from the Toltecs. Learn more about Mayan stone architecture, Mayan religion, the game of "pelota," and the discovery of King Pacal's tomb. Also, noteworthy discoveries of Mayan astronomers, the decadence of the Mayan civilization, their resistance to Spanish invaders, and how the Mayan spirit influences today's world.
General Note
Originally released by Cerebellum Corporation, 2013.
Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on July 10, 2018.
Content Note
Post-Classic Period (1:04); --Art and Religion (5:09); -- The Game of Pelota (1:44); -- Temple Secrets (4:20); -- The Fall of the Mayas (4:40); -- Credits: Mayas: Part 2 (0:41); .