The Traditional Maya House
When we think of Maya cities and their inhabitants, we often envision glorious cities like Chichén Itzá or Uxmal, with their carved stones, pyramids, Grand Ball Courts, and more. However, …
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When we think of Maya cities and their inhabitants, we often envision glorious cities like Chichén Itzá or Uxmal, with their carved stones, pyramids, Grand Ball Courts, and more. However, …
Continue readingIn the city of Kabah, there lived an ancient witch who knew all the mysteries of the stars and the secrets of the herbs. Every day, the witch gazed sweetly…
Continue readingThe peninsular Maya language, or Maayat’aan, has a history that is being written to this day. According to official data from 2020, in México 774,000 people speak Maya and, of…
Continue readingXcambó is the only known archaeological site on the coast of the state of Yucatán. It is also considered one of the oldest, as it began to be inhabited in…
Continue readingIn Yucatán there are no rivers or lakes, water is mostly found deep in the earth, in cenotes. If you’re wondering why our water is so well-hidden, the Yucatecan legend…
Continue readingEveryone has a language of their own, which means that everyone can create poetry. Among those who make and work with words are the strong, perseverant, valiant, and dedicated women,…
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