#mayahistory — Public Fediverse posts

Classic Maya dogs were imported from 500-800km away and fed richer corn-and-meat diets than many humans. New isotope research traces their origins across the Maya world. #Archaeology #MayaHistory #Zooarchaeology https://www.anthropology.net/p/dogs-from-distant-kingdoms-isotopes

Ancient Structures Suggest Shifting Power Dynamics in Maya Society

New findings in Ucanal, Guatemala, show Maya kings had less power around 800-1000 AD as public halls allowed common people to have more say in decisions.

#MayaHistory, #GuatemalaArchaeology, #AncientCivilizations, #PoliticalChange, #UcanalRuins

https://newsletter.tf/maya-kings-lost-power-public-halls-ucanal-guatemala/

New buildings from over 1,000 years ago show Maya kings in Ucanal, Guatemala, had to listen to people more. This is different from earlier times when kings had total power.

#MayaHistory, #GuatemalaArchaeology, #AncientCivilizations, #PoliticalChange, #UcanalRuins
https://newsletter.tf/maya-kings-lost-power-public-halls-ucanal-guatemala/

Yucatan Times: Xcaret will no longer be able to use Mayan symbols in its tourist attractions. “Mexico’s Supreme Court has ruled against Xcaret, prohibiting the ecotourism giant from using Mayan symbols in its attractions, hotels, and promotional materials. The decision, backed by a majority of justices, underscores constitutional protections for Indigenous cultural heritage.”