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The Lost Secrets of Maya Technology

Author : James A. O'Kon
Publisher : Career Press
ISBN 13 : 9781601632074
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book The Lost Secrets of Maya Technology written by James A. O'Kon and published by Career Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Maya have been an enigma since their discovery in the mid- 19th century. Maya science developed an elegant mathematic system, an incredibly accurate astronomy, and one of the world's five original written languages. This technology was more advanced than similar European technology by more than a thousand years. In this book, you'll see how James O'Kon, a professional engineer, synergistically applied field exploration, research, forensic engineering, and 3-D virtual reconstruction of Maya projects to discover lost Maya technological achievements. These lost principles of technology enabled Maya engineers to construct grand cities that towered above the rainforest, water systems with underground reservoirs for water storage, miles of all-weather paved roads tracking through the jungle, and the longest bridge in the ancient world. Maya engineers developed structural mechanics for multi-story buildings that were not exceeded in height until the first "skyscraper" built in Chicago in 1885, invented the blast furnace 2,000 years before it was patented in England, and developed the vulcanization of rubber more than 2,600 years before Charles Goodyear. Discover a host of unknown wonders in The Lost Secrets of Maya Technology.

Secrets of the Maya

Author : Peter A. Young
Publisher : Red Brick Press
ISBN 13 : 9781578261239
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (612 download)

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Download or read book Secrets of the Maya written by Peter A. Young and published by Red Brick Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the mysteries of the Mayan world. Deep in the rain forests of South and Central America, the Mayan culture thrived for almost 4,000 years. From the earliest Mayan farmer in 2,600 BC through the thirteenth century AD, the Maya developed an elaborate society, built great cities and temples, and created the only real system of writing native to the Americas. Although many of the intricacies of the Mayan culture remain shrouded in mystery, hundreds of new discoveries have come to light in recent years, and our body of knowledge about the Maya has grown by leaps and bounds. Now, the most fascinating new discoveries have been compiled into one volume: Secrets of the Maya, a book from the editors of Archaeology Magazine. From the discovery of ancient caves used for religious rituals—including human sacrifice—to the search for the long-lost "White City," Secrets of the Maya will take readers on an exciting and surprising archaeological journey. Featuring articles on the latest research, a comprehensive time line, and a special section on Mayan hieroglyphs, Secrets of the Maya will appeal to experts and amateurs alike.

Ancient High Tech

Author : Frank Joseph
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1591433835
Total Pages : 440 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (914 download)

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Download or read book Ancient High Tech written by Frank Joseph and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed look into ancient advanced technology, science, and medicine--some of which has yet to be reproduced today • Explores countless examples of ancient high tech, including robotics, artificial intelligence, aircraft, solar-powered cannons, high-speed drills, illuminated underground temples, massive refrigerators, and subterranean cities • Examines evidence of advanced medicine in ancient times • Includes examples from ancient Egypt, China, Greece, Babylon, Siberia, the Americas, and India The first self-igniting match was invented in 1805 by Jean Chancel, a French chemist. Yet, in Babylon, 3,600 years before, identical sulfur matches were in common use. On the Panchavarnaswamy Temple in India, built millennia ago, there is a detailed carving of a man on a bicycle, yet the bicycle wasn’t invented in the modern world until 1817. These inventions are only two examples of technology lost in the Dark Ages. Exploring the sophisticated tech achieved by ancient civilizations hundreds and thousands of years ago, Frank Joseph examines evidence of robotics and other forms of artificial intelligence; manned flight, such as hot-air balloons and gliders; and military science, including flamethrowers, biological warfare, poison gas, and solar-powered cannons. He reveals how ancient construction engineers excavated subterranean cities, turned stone walls into glass, lifted 100-ton blocks of granite, illuminated underground temples and pyramids, and stored their food in massive refrigerators. Examples explored in the book include the first known alarm clock, invented by Plato in 4th-century-BC Greece; 600-year-old Aztec whistles that reproduce animal sounds and human voices with uncanny accuracy; Stone Age jewelry from Siberia worked by a high-speed drill; sex robots in ancient Troy, Greece, and China; ancient Egyptian aircraft; and India’s iron pillar exposed to sixteen hundred years of monsoons but still standing rust-free. The author also explores evidence of advanced medicine in ancient times, particularly in Egypt and China, from brain surgery, optometry, and prosthetics to dentistry, magnet therapy, and cancer cures. By examining the achievements of our ancient ancestors, we can not only reverse-engineer their inventions but also learn from their civilizations’ mistakes, enabling us to avoid more dark ages. Imagine how scientifically advanced humanity would be if our early achievements had escaped destruction and been allowed to develop?

Lost Knowledge of the Mayan Empire

Author : Henrick Perez
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Lost Knowledge of the Mayan Empire written by Henrick Perez and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-07-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Maya people were one of the most sophisticated civilizations in Mesoamerica. They built many cities, pyramids and other structures that are still standing today. The Mayan Empire has been a subject of debate for historians, anthropologists and archaeologists because not much is known about their civilization. There are many references to the Mayan Empire making roads and that they have sophisticated technology. The authors claim that they've uncovered evidence that seems to support this claim. The contribution of this study is to reveal the ancient Mayan technology, which has been forgotten over time by the modern society. Some people claim that the Aztec civilization was more advanced than the Mayan civilization, but there is no evidence for this claim. The archaeological sites from both civilizations have not been excavated yet and therefore it is not possible to say if one civilization was more advanced than another one in terms of technology or engineering skills, as we cannot see all their buildings and other structures yet. The contributions of this thesis are twofold: firstly it will show how we can use satellite images to locate lost buildings and monuments; secondly it will show how archaeologists can use these images together with fieldwork to discover new information about these lost structures which were built centuries ago by our ancestors who lived long before us There are many references to the Mayan Empire making roads and that they have sophisticated technology. We have all heard the story of the Mayan Empire and how they were an advanced culture. Their roads are called sacbe (pronounced "sahk-bay"). These roads were built in the Yucatan Peninsula, Peten area of Guatemala and the Yaxuna area of Guatemala. The archaeologists claim that they've uncovered evidence that seems to support this claim. For example, one of the most significant pieces of evidence is a map made by an ancient Mayan group known as the Taino people. The two main kinds of roads were "sacbe" and "highways." Sacbes were the smaller, more local roads which connected cities to each other. They didn't have any pavement on them, but they're still considered roads by many Mayan scholars. highways are bigger and connect cities with each other.

Ancient Maya Technology

Author : Charles Hofer
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1499419848
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (994 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Maya Technology written by Charles Hofer and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2016-07-16 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At their peak, the ancient Maya lived in one of the most advanced civilizations in the world. Their calendar system, celestial observations, and architecture give us clues to the greatness of their technology. This book introduces readers to the many unique technological devices and breakthroughs created by the ancient Maya. Readers will learn about the historical context of Maya technology through primary sources, such as artifacts and architectural ruins, and accessible, fact-filled text. Photographs of what the Maya left behind will give readers an in-depth look into the amazing creations of this ancient civilization.

The Hidden Codex

Author : James O'Kon
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 136535802X
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (653 download)

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Download or read book The Hidden Codex written by James O'Kon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-10-03 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Archaeoengineer Josh Stone is challenged by the CIA to interpret ancient Maya hieroglyphics that reveal clues to the location of a book hidden by 8th century Maya scientists. The book contains the secret of a horrible weapon. Josh is competing with extreme terrorists, who are driven by lust to seize the weapon for world domination. Using digital technology to uncover clues in pursuit of the ancient artifact, Dr. Stone journeys from London and Madrid and to the rain forests of Mexico, in a journey punctuated by terrorist attacks, intervention by Maya warriors and encounters with deadly wild river whirlpools. Jim O'Kon has created an unforgettable portrait of ancient Maya and modern technology, a celebration of a remarkable achievements and a chronicle of an extraordinary adventure in time and space bringing compelling historical events to life.

Ancient Maya

Author : Arthur Demarest
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521533904
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (339 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Maya written by Arthur Demarest and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2004-12-09 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Maya comes to life in this new holistic and theoretical study.

Jaredites: the Missing Civilization X

Author : Jim Hendleman
Publisher : Author House
ISBN 13 : 1481733206
Total Pages : 487 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (817 download)

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Download or read book Jaredites: the Missing Civilization X written by Jim Hendleman and published by Author House. This book was released on 2013-05-20 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the origin and archaeological development of selected categories of civilized elements identified as being Jaredite in origin. It is an attempt to elevate the Jaredite civilization into the light of day from the heretofore dark mists of history where science has forced it for the last 2,500 years. The Jaredite civilization spanned a possible 2,530 years, and its known achievements have far exceeded those of modern mans in many regards. In c. 2800 BC, the Jaredites built a pair of concrete superhighways over 2,700 miles, complete with paved exits and a secondary road network, nearly the entire length of the South American continent. Their civilization could answer the riddles of the Sphinx, the questions of who built the pyramids and why, the mystery and likely origin of UFOs, prove whether or not George Lucas had the only ET, detail what Noah brought aboard the ark besides three sons and their families, and provide an answer to the question posed to Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer by a student as to whether Alamogordos nuclear bomb in July 1945 was the first ever atomic bomb explosion in history. Many other possible but likely Jaredite achievements are incredibly fascinating and await only an honest archaeological effort to prove them. The historical facts exist; they are real and three-dimensional, but to date, standard classical science has relegated them to the dustbin of historys forgotten basement closet. Satan has made a tremendous effort since mankinds beginning to keep man blinded to the historical facts of our heritage, causing the deliberate destruction of millions of artifacts, scrolls, books, and whole libraries throughout the world to do so. This book is but a small effort to expose and make known a portion of mankinds previously hidden but rightful heritage.

Indigenous Ingenuity

Author : Deidre Havrelock
Publisher : Christy Ottaviano Books
ISBN 13 : 0316413534
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (164 download)

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Download or read book Indigenous Ingenuity written by Deidre Havrelock and published by Christy Ottaviano Books. This book was released on 2023-05-09 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate Indigenous thinkers and inventions with this beautifully designed, award-winning interactive nonfiction book—perfect for fans of Braiding Sweetgrass. " Essential for kids and adults. We need this book." —Candace Fleming, award-winning author of The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh and The Family Romanov Corn. Chocolate. Fishing hooks. Boats that float. Insulated double-walled construction. Recorded history and folklore. Life-saving disinfectant. Forest fire management. Our lives would be unrecognizable without these, and countless other, scientific discoveries and technological inventions from Indigenous North Americans. Spanning topics from transportation to civil engineering, hunting technologies, astronomy, brain surgery, architecture, and agriculture, Indigenous Ingenuity is a wide-ranging STEM offering that answers the call for Indigenous nonfiction by reappropriating hidden history. The book includes fun, simple activities and experiments that kids can do to better understand and enjoy the principles used by Indigenous inventors. Readers of all ages are invited to celebrate traditional North American Indigenous innovation, and to embrace the mindset of reciprocity, environmental responsibility, and the interconnectedness of all life. An NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book An American Association of Geography Recommended Book A National Education Society Read Across America Selection A Canadian Children’s Book Centre Best Books for Kids & Teens A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Shelf Awareness Gift Guide Selection A Junior Library Guild Selection

Secrets of Mayan Science/Religion

Author : Hunbatz Men
Publisher : Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
ISBN 13 : 9780939680634
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Secrets of Mayan Science/Religion written by Hunbatz Men and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 1990 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An engaging study that reveals sacred teachings that the Mayan priesthood hid from Spanish conquistadores in Mexico in 1519. The author explores the scientific and spiritual principles underlying the ancient glyphs, numbers, and language of the Maya.

Jaredites

Author : Jim Hendleman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1481733214
Total Pages : 489 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (817 download)

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Download or read book Jaredites written by Jim Hendleman and published by . This book was released on 2013-05 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jaredites: The Missing Civilization X Jim Hendleman This book covers the origin and archaeological development of selected categories of civilized elements identified as being "Jaredite" in origin. It is an attempt to elevate the Jaredite civilization into the light of day from the heretofore dark mists of history where science has forced it for the last 2,500-years. The Jaredite Civilization spanned a possible 2,530-years in length and their known achievements alone have far exceeded those of modern man's successes in many regards. In c.2500 BC, the Jaredites built a pair of concrete super highways over 2,700-miles, complete with paved exits and a secondary road network, nearly the entire length of the South American continent. Their civilization could answer the riddles of the Sphinx; the questions of who built the pyramids, and why; the mystery and likely origin of UFO's; prove whether or not George Lucas had the only ET; detail what Noah brought aboard the Ark besides three of his sons and their families and provide an answer to the question posed to Dr J. Robert Oppenheimer by a student as to whether Alamogordo's nuclear bomb in July 1945 was the first ever atomic bomb explosion in history. Many other possible but likely Jaredite achievements are incredibly fascinating and await only an honest archaeological effort to prove them. The historical facts exist; they are real and three-dimensional but to date, standard classical science has relegated them to the dustbin of history's forgotten basement closet. Satan has made a tremendous effort since mankind's beginning to keep man blinded to the true historical facts of our heritage, causing the deliberate destruction of millions of artifacts, scrolls, books and their libraries throughout the world to do so. This book is but a small effort to expose and make known a portion of mankind's previously hidden, but rightful heritage.

Lost Science and Technology of the Mayan Civilization

Author : NORAH ROMNEY
Publisher : DTTV PUBLICATIONS
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lost Science and Technology of the Mayan Civilization written by NORAH ROMNEY and published by DTTV PUBLICATIONS. This book was released on with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mayan civilization is one of the most fascinating cultures of all time. They flourished in Mesoamerica from around 300 BC to 900 AD, and their cities were more complex than any others at the time. The Maya built roads, developed an accurate measurement system for distances, and built enormous stone temples that served as centers of worship, astronomy, and astrology. They also had a well-developed written language, which they used to record their history and communicate important messages. This post will explore some of their most significant discoveries that have shaped our world today! The Mayan culture flourished in the Mesoamerican region from around 300 BC. The society was known for its unique and advanced knowledge of architecture, astronomy, calendar-making, and mathematics. The Mayans were one of the first civilizations in the Americas to develop a written language, and they had an extensive knowledge of astronomy, which they used to predict eclipses. Mayans lived in Mexico and Central America, especially on the Yucatan Peninsula, where they built sophisticated cities with pyramids and temples made of stone, such as Chichén Itzá or Uxmal. They also built many buildings with flat roofs named patios where people would come together to worship their gods while they watched dances performed by priests dressed in colorful costumes made from jaguar skins. The Maya had a well-developed written language. The Mayan writing system was developed before the invention of the wheel and is one of the oldest in existence. It was first used to record history, astronomy, and astrology but later became a way for people to communicate with each other. The Mayans turned out to be better mathematicians than we thought they were. Their calendar could easily track lunar cycles, solstices, and equinoxes without error; it also predicted eclipses with great accuracy.

Secrets in the Stone

Author : Laurie Coulter
Publisher : Markham, Ont. : Scholastic Canada
ISBN 13 : 9780439987912
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (879 download)

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Download or read book Secrets in the Stone written by Laurie Coulter and published by Markham, Ont. : Scholastic Canada. This book was released on 2002 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Secrets in Stone takes you through how the great cities of the Maya were rediscovered and how after a century the secrets of the Maya hieroglyphs were deciphered, revealing the lost culture of the Maya. Page by page, this ancient civilization comes alive with many colourful illustrations and intriguing photographs that introduce us to its cities, kings, rituals and costumes. Includes a GlyphMaster for creating your very own mystery messages.

Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions

Author : Rafael Aguilar
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319994417
Total Pages : 2518 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions written by Rafael Aguilar and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-08-18 with total page 2518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains the proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions (SAHC) that was held in Cusco, Peru in 2018. It disseminates recent advances in the areas related to the structural analysis of historical and archaeological constructions. The challenges faced in this field show that accuracy and robustness of results rely heavily on an interdisciplinary approach, where different areas of expertise from managers, practitioners, and scientists work together. Bearing this in mind, SAHC 2018 stimulated discussion on the new knowledge developed in the different disciplines involved in analysis, conservation, retrofit, and management of existing constructions. This book is organized according to the following topics: assessment and intervention of archaeological heritage, history of construction and building technology, advances in inspection and NDT, innovations in field and laboratory testing applied to historical construction and heritage, new technologies and techniques, risk and vulnerability assessments of heritage for multiple types of hazards, repair, strengthening, and retrofit of historical structures, numerical modeling and structural analysis, structural health monitoring, durability and sustainability, management and conservation strategies for heritage structures, and interdisciplinary projects and case studies. This volume holds particular interest for all the community interested in the challenging task of preserving existing constructions, enable great opportunities, and also uncover new challenges in the field of structural analysis of historical and archeological constructions.

Hitler's Suppressed and Still-Secret Weapons, Science and Technology

Author : Henry Stevens
Publisher : Adventures Unlimited Press
ISBN 13 : 9781931882736
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (827 download)

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Download or read book Hitler's Suppressed and Still-Secret Weapons, Science and Technology written by Henry Stevens and published by Adventures Unlimited Press. This book was released on 2007-08 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What spooked the Allies in the closing months of the war? Why they were in such a panic to win quickly? Because they knew the Nazis were developing supermetals, electric guns, lasers, and ray weapons. Here are official, previously-suppressed reports of cold bombs, the red mercury bomb, oxygen bombs, fuel-air bombs, atomic bombs and rumors of the mysterious molecular bomb. The SS black alchemists delivered large mystery rockets with technology far beyond the V-2. They also invented the computer, magnetic tape and computer programs, refined crude oil using sound waves or produced gasoline for 11 cents per gallon as well as the synthetic penicillin substitute, 3065. Includes German experiments in time, sustained fusion reactions, zero point energy and travel in deep space.

The Lost City of the Monkey God

Author : Douglas Preston
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1455540021
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book The Lost City of the Monkey God written by Douglas Preston and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NAMED A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2017#1 New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller! A five-hundred-year-old legend. An ancient curse. A stunning medical mystery. And a pioneering journey into the unknown heart of the world's densest jungle. Since the days of conquistador Hernán Cortés, rumors have circulated about a lost city of immense wealth hidden somewhere in the Honduran interior, called the White City or the Lost City of the Monkey God. Indigenous tribes speak of ancestors who fled there to escape the Spanish invaders, and they warn that anyone who enters this sacred city will fall ill and die. In 1940, swashbuckling journalist Theodore Morde returned from the rainforest with hundreds of artifacts and an electrifying story of having found the Lost City of the Monkey God-but then committed suicide without revealing its location. Three quarters of a century later, bestselling author Doug Preston joined a team of scientists on a groundbreaking new quest. In 2012 he climbed aboard a rickety, single-engine plane carrying the machine that would change everything: lidar, a highly advanced, classified technology that could map the terrain under the densest rainforest canopy. In an unexplored valley ringed by steep mountains, that flight revealed the unmistakable image of a sprawling metropolis, tantalizing evidence of not just an undiscovered city but an enigmatic, lost civilization. Venturing into this raw, treacherous, but breathtakingly beautiful wilderness to confirm the discovery, Preston and the team battled torrential rains, quickmud, disease-carrying insects, jaguars, and deadly snakes. But it wasn't until they returned that tragedy struck: Preston and others found they had contracted in the ruins a horrifying, sometimes lethal-and incurable-disease. Suspenseful and shocking, filled with colorful history, hair-raising adventure, and dramatic twists of fortune, THE LOST CITY OF THE MONKEY GOD is the absolutely true, eyewitness account of one of the great discoveries of the twenty-first century.

The Technology of Maya Civilization

Author : Zachary X. Hruby
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 131754417X
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)

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Download or read book The Technology of Maya Civilization written by Zachary X. Hruby and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient Maya shaped their world with stone tools. Lithic artifacts helped create the cityscape and were central to warfare and hunting, craft activities, cooking, and ritual performance. 'The Technology of Maya Civilization' examines Maya lithic artefacts made of chert, obsidian, silicified limestone, and jade to explore the relationship between ancient civilizations and natural resources. The volume presents case studies of archaeological sites in Guatemala, Mexico, Belize, and Honduras. The analysis draws on innovative anthropological theory to argue that stone artefacts were not merely cultural products but tools that reproduced, modified, and created the fabric of society.