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BBC

Bbc: Excavations and Techniques: Naachtun: A Lost City of the Maya

For Students 9th - 10th
An Indiana Jones type of adventure. Imagine a lost city deep in the jungles! Site provides information on the Mayan city of Naachtun and the culture of the Mayan.
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Other

Mayan Culture: Maya Weavers

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world of Mayan weaving with this colorful site! Provides photos of this ancient art, as well as links to more information on symbols, weaving techniques, materials, and more.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Primary Standard Sequence (Of Mayan Hieroglyphs) 2003

For Students 9th - 10th
PDF document that shows structure of Mayan glyphs and translation, including spelling patterns and syntax. Photographs and charts show how meaning is derived from hieroglyphic strip.
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PBS

Pbs Nova, Lost King of the Maya

For Students 9th - 10th
A site focused on the dynasty of the Mayan empire. Includes some great audio and video clips.
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Ancient Mayan Civilization Art & Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the art and culture of the Maya civilization including history, forms of art, recent discoveries, and some art lessons. There is also a lengthy list of web resource links.
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The British Museum

British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Maya

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the art of the ancient Maya of central America and the Yucatan penincula in this overview and image gallery with individual artwork descriptions.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Unmasking the Maya: Story of Sna Jtz'ibajom

For Students 9th - 10th
This Smithsonian website looks at the Maya of today in the Chiapas region of Mexico with a brief overview of their history.
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Other

Ambergris Caye History: Maya History on Ambergris Caye, Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
This site tells of the importance of Ambergris Caye to the Mayan people for trade and protection. It tells of the structure of city-states and the way the hierarchy of leadership was arranged.
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Other

Authentic Maya: Maya Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of ancient Mayan culture in Guatemala touching on topics such as mythology, medicine, warfare, etc. There are numerous links in the article to photos, video, etc.
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Other

Maya Ruins

For Students 9th - 10th
Based on a location map, this site gives you information and images of Mayan archaeological sites. There is also a time line of architectural styles that links to the sites of each style.
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Archaeological Institute of America

Archaeology: Diving With the Dead

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow a team of divers as they explore the famous cenotes of the Yucatan peninsula. These cenotes hold secrets of Mayan culture still waiting to be told.
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Other

Wesleyan University: Unaahil B'aak: The Temples of Palenque History

For Students 9th - 10th
Wesleyan University presents the history of the Maya as part of the on-line exhibit "Unaahil B'aak: The Temples of Palenque".
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Other

Wesleyan University: Unaahil B'aak: The Temples of Palenque Glyphs

For Students 9th - 10th
Wesleyan University presents the information on glyphs from the Mayan ruins at Palenque from the on-line exhibit "Unaahil B'aak: The Temples of Palenque".
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Other

The Maya Calendar: A Converter

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives the Mayan days and months. In addition, a Java Applet is included which will convert any date (Gregorian calendar) to its corresponding Mayan date.
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Other

Personal: Rubbings of the Maya Sculpture

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site provides a large collection of rubbings taken from Mayan stelae, etc. Great primary source.
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Other

Mundo Maya

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore Mayan culture with this comprehensive site. Learn about their history, culture and geography. Includes a large number of pictures.
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California State University

Hux 576 Key Periods and Movements, Art: Ancient Maya

For Students 9th - 10th
Mayan art is mixed in with general information in this two-page article.
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Other

Arte Maya Tz'utuhil

For Students 9th - 10th
This web-site, available in both Spanish and English, is based on the presentation of contemporary Mayan artists of Guatemala. With information and images this is a great contemporary Mayan art resource.
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Other

Early Maya Writing at San Bartolo, Guatemala (2006)

For Students 9th - 10th
Click to download full PDF article documenting that Mayan writing system was already in place in 100 B.C. Move cursor over trowels to navigate this site.
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Other

Maya World Studies Center: Maya

For Students 9th - 10th
A site which gives some information on Mayan history and culture including discussion about the calendar.
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Mex Connect

Mexconnect: The Maya Civilization and Cities: A Resource Page

For Students 9th - 10th
The Maya series of articles consists of a map, Maya civilization timeline, cities, numerals and calendar, historical conflicts, and trade and commerce. Articles are written by Luis Dumois, a student of Mayan civilization. Galleries of...
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Other

Wesleyan University: Unaahil B'aak: The Temples of Palenque Structures

For Students 9th - 10th
Wesleyan University presents the information on the structures of the Mayan ruins at Palenque from the on-line exhibit "Unaahil B'aak: The Temples of Palenque".
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Other

Wesleyan University: Unaahil B'aak: The Temples of Palenque Rituals

For Students 9th - 10th
Wesleyan University presents the information on the rituals of the Mayans at Palenque from the on-line exhibit "Unaahil B'aak: The Temples of Palenque".
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American Indian Heritage Foundation

Mayan Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the geography and landscape of the areas once inhabited by the Mayas. There is also information on Mayan writing, literature, culture, political organization, Mayan art, and other information on the Mayan Civilization.