Astronomy, architecture, blood sacrifice. Ancient Mayan civilization is something that I’ve held in particular fascination ever since I visited Chichen Itza, one of the seven wonders of the world. For me, thinking about the technological advancement of ancient structures like Chichen Itza is a void that is easy to be drawn into, and is a pastime I have to actively avoid on weeknights for the sake of productivity. Even now, clutched in the depths of sleep deprivation and rigorous studies, the memory of staring eye to eye with the serpent heads at the base of the main pyramid stands in vibrant color. Well, as vibrant as taupe can be. It’s not just the sheer size and ornateness of ancient structures that enraptures me. It’s the fact that
