Culture of Guatemala

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…

The Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans greatest Achievements The Inca, Aztec, Maya and built strong civilizations in the mountains and South America between 2600 B.C and 1532 years ago. These cultures played an important role in shaping human history through their cultural achievements. The greatest achievements of the Inca, Aztec, and Maya were solar calendars, temples, and medicine. This essay will explain why each of these the greatest achievement for each civilization. The Mayans were great…

Guatemala is a country about the size of Tennessee in southern Central America. According to the Population Reference Bureau, Guatemala has a population of more than fourteen million people since 2010. This makes it one of the most populated countries in Central America. However, Guatemala has high levels of inequality and discrimination especially between the Mayan and Ladino population. Mayans make up 40% of the country, while Ladinos make up the majority 60%. About 60% of all Guatemalans live…

settled down and comfortable, the Spanish Conquistadors had conquered the Mayans and their area. Not wanting to be ruled, the Mayans had left their home, Chichen Itza. What researchers predict to be the most likely cause of their disappearance was the culture had moved away spreading out and sooner or later dying off. They built the Kukulkan Pyramid while being settled in Chichen. There are multiple pyramids that had been built, but the main pyramid stood about 24 meters tall. The sides of the…

The “modern” history of Guatemala (gwa-te ma-le), began when Spain conquered the land in 1511. But before Spain came into the picture, the Mayans -one of the most dominant indigenous societies of Mesoamerica- were the ones that flourished this region. But not only were they proficient with pottery, agriculture, calendar-making, mathematics and hieroglyph writing but they also left an astonishing amount of incredible architecture and symbolic artwork. Guatemala won its independence on September…

outline of pre-columbian art museum and research writing assignment Classic Period Mayan social organization was dependent on the expert authority of the ruler, as opposed to focal control of exchange in terms of trade and food distribution. This model of rulership was poorly structured to respond to changes, because the Mayan customs were limited by tradition to such activities as construction, ritual, and warfare.While a large number of Mayans passed on or if nothing else vanished amid the…

Chapter 2 is about the Olmecs, civilizations, colossal heads, and sculptures. They had their civilizations in places like San Lorenzo, La Venta, and Laguna de Los Cerros. One of the most important objects to the Olmecs was the Kunz Axe, which was made of jade and jade power. Kunz Axe had a jaguar shaped mouth and almond shapes eyes and it represented a chief that transformed himself into the jaguar for power. Olmecs had a Olmec dragon that look similar to a crocodile and represented a raptorial…

ancient civilizations, the Mayas, the Incas, and the Aztecs. I will say a little about their geography, religion and achievements as well. The Mayas The Mayas are a Mesoamerican civilization; they lived in what today is known as southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, parts of Honduras, and El Salvador for thousands of years beginning…

involving around 11,300 people let alone just reported kidnappings. Danger comes from every direction. Many have made the trip before and know first hand how brutal it can be. Honduras has the world’s highest murder rate, El Salvador the fourth, Guatemala the fifth. Much of the violence within the countries are perpetrated by gangs, the Mara 18 and Mara Salvatrucha, the most vicious gangs in the Americas. Gangs are forcibly recruiting young men to join or someone in their family gets…

Operation Blessing is a working farm and training center in Guatemala that teaches farmers a revolutionary way of sustainable, organic farming that can drastically change how they are feeding their families and communities. Farmers come to this center for 3 days and are housed, fed, and shown how to create their own…