The Mayan Civilization first appeared around 8,000 B.C. in the Pre-Classic Period. They were noted for the Mayan Heiroglyphs, the only known writing in the Americas at that time. The Mayan Empire was extensive, its dominion huge, its power and wealth beyond compare, its high civilization lasting over 1,000 years until about 900 A.D. when suddenly, it was gone.

The Urban Legend has it that they vanished overnight. This might have happened elsewhere, but not with the Mayans. They were overcome by internal warfare and political greed.

Their Cosmos was divided into four parts, governed by the Cardinal Compass Points, and their World was divided into three sections, Celestial Sphere, Middle Earth and the Underworld, a vision shared by most early humans — a view commonly shared and held today. Continue reading →