The Mayans are one of the most mysterious and surprising societies to have ever lived on Earth. As this community has left unanswered questions for many years, it has become the subject of research by scientists. There are many unsolved issues regarding the Mayan civilization.
The Mayans are a civilization that lived in Central America and its people were Indians. They ruled over a vast territory stretching from southeastern Mexico to Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala. They spoke the Mayan language, a dialect of their own. Although there are many scientists who say that this people disappeared, it is said that they still exist today. It is even thought that 7 million people, based on the Mayan lineage, lived.
Mayas, who were at an advanced level of civilization; They were very advanced in astronomy, mathematics, architecture and art. They built extraordinary structures and built great cities. The most interesting monuments are the Mayan Pyramids, which are religious centers. The pyramids were built with limestone and painted red. There are stairs on all four sides of the pyramid, and each staircase has 91 steps. When this number is added together, it makes 364 digits. When combined with the top of the pyramid, it makes 365. In other words, the number of days in a year is recorded in these digits. The Haab Calendar used by the Mayans is similar to the Gregorian calendar used today. At that time, the Mayans calculated that the planet’s revolution around the sun was 365 days. So how could this be possible? When hands are clasped on the stairs of the Mayan pyramid, it echoes like a bird’s chirping, which they consider sacred.
The Mayans made many prophecies about the future. These prophecies appear in the Mayan calendar. In 2012, there were prophecies that the apocalypse would break out. Many different scenarios have been prepared and researches have been carried out.
The Mayans had very different traditions at that time. After events such as crop famine and wars, they made human sacrifices to their gods. These victims mostly consisted of people taken prisoner. The captives consisted of those who were taken prisoner during the war.
The Mayans, who had a highly developed civilization, technically lived in the stone age. According to the period, the tools they use are quite perfect. During the war, they had different fighting methods according to their own. They were putting the hornets and their nests in the water bowl and throwing them at the enemy. While the enemies were struggling with these bees, they would gain victory by attacking.
The Mayan people’s understanding of beauty was also quite different. For example, strabismus was considered beautiful. They were deliberately deforming and flattening the bone in front of their heads. In order for this to happen, they stick a board tightly to the forehead of a newborn baby. They were trying to have an eagle-like appearance by changing the shape of their noses. Prominent cheekbones, a long forehead, a large bent nose, a small mouth, slanting and squinting eyes were the Mayan definition of beauty. Geometric tattoo shapes were also widely used among the Mayan people. If a person had a tattoo on his body, it meant that that person was brave.
The Mayans have always been a community that has attracted the attention of archaeologists and historians. The place where this community lives today welcomes thousands of tourists. All of the cities where the Mayans, who had a very advanced civilization, lived, are still unexplored and continue to be researched.
