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-had two types of calendars: the solar and the Haab
-the solar calendar contained 18 months and 20 days

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-used an advanced form of writing called hieroglyphs
-wrote on long "accordion like" sheets which helped them preserve their history like books

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-used a number system based off of the base number 20
-there were patterns between every number

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El Mirador:
-a populous city with 100000 people at its peak
-had multiple pyramids, which were some of the largest in volume
Chichen Itza:
-home of many famous structures
-had Temple of the Warriors, Great Ball Court, and El Castillo
Tikal:
-had a peak population of 60000 to 70000 people
-the tallest pyramid had a height of over 230 feet, and was called Temple IV

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Function:
-the purpose of large monuments to their numerous gods
-sacrifices and rituals were made at the top of the pyramid
First type of pyramid:
-climbed by the priests, and had a temple on the top
-religious ceremonies were taken at the top of the pyramid
2nd type of pyramid:
-not to be touched by humans
-was supposed to be for the gods
-had multiple traps, tunnels, doors, and steep stairs

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Itzamna- the god of fire, which was considered the creator of the Earth, and the ruler of Heaven, day and night. He is believed to have given calendars and writing.
Kukulkan- the "feathered serpent" or snake god, which was immensely powerful. He is usually drawn as a dragon, to show his power.
Chaac- the lightning god, who used his lightning ax to strike the clouds, to create rain and storms.

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Origins of the ancient Mayan civilization. Much of Maya history is shrouded in mystery. It is believed today that the Mayan peoples began to settle in the Yucatan area of what is now Mexico between 2600 BC and 1800 BC.