"I wanted to efface the centuries and hear the vibrations of the last human voices beneath these massive vaults..." The voices of the ancient Maya that archaeologist Alberto Ruz Lhuillier yearned for as he entered the fabulous Palenque tomb in 1952 grow clearer with each new discovery. Spanish conquistadors and clerics were the first to record the jungle-shrouded ruins of the Maya. But their existence was all but forgotten to the European world until the explorers surveyed the area between 1839 and 1842. This map, published in October 1989, accompanied the Land of the Maya map and three articles on the Maya including "La Ruta Maya."
This educational map of the Maya world contains a wealth of information on the ancient people and the efforts that researchers in the modern period have made to learn more about the enigmatic culture. Maya trade routes snake through the land and around the coasts, coupled with the early travels of the conquistadors. Red dots sprinkle the land, marking sites officially recorded by archaeological agencies, and a chart chronicling the evolution of Maya art in respective regions offers a brilliantly illustrated glimpse into the very heart of Maya culture. Finally, an illustration of the Maya landscape - from the coast of the Pacific Ocean to the interior rainforests and the Gulf of Mexico, help to complete the portrait of a diverse, yet highly advanced, civilization.
An attractive map perfect for any collection! Sure to be a conversation piece, this map makes a fine companion to Land of the Maya.
Printed on high quality thick paper strong enough for display on your wall.
Your map is rolled and packaged in a sturdy tube to protect it during shipment.
