Ancient Maya: Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Maya’s Past

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As Europe endured its Dark Ages| the Maya mapped the heavens and mastered mathematics. They constructed vast cities in jungle landscapes| leaving legacies in stone at places like Palenque and Uxmal. In overgrown sites| archaeologists now piece together this civilization with the aid of satellite technology. Modern-day experts provide windows into the Mayan world by interpreting ancient messages| inscribed for future generations.
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