100 Amazing Facts about the Mayans
Marc Dresgui
Discover the fascinating mysteries of an ancient civilization with "100 Amazing Facts About the Mayans" – a captivating journey through the secrets and wonders of one of the most advanced cultures in history. 🇲🇽
Have you ever wondered:
What you will find in this book:
An educational and fun approach:Stories that captivate the imagination:Stimulates interest in history and ancient cultures:Encourages critical thinking and curiosity:Dive into the fascinating world of the Mayas with "100 Amazing Facts About the Mayans" – an open door to a world rich in history, mysteries, and knowledge. Whether it's to spark your children's curiosity or to enrich your own general knowledge, this book is an invitation to explore the wonders of a legendary civilization.
Duration - 17h 1m.
Author - Marc Dresgui.
Narrator - Marc Dresgui.
Published Date - Friday, 26 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2024 Marc Dresgui ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Discover the fascinating mysteries of an ancient civilization with "100 Amazing Facts About the Mayans" – a captivating journey through the secrets and wonders of one of the most advanced cultures in history. 🇲🇽 Have you ever wondered: What you will find in this book: An educational and fun approach:Stories that captivate the imagination:Stimulates interest in history and ancient cultures:Encourages critical thinking and curiosity:Dive into the fascinating world of the Mayas with "100 Amazing Facts About the Mayans" – an open door to a world rich in history, mysteries, and knowledge. Whether it's to spark your children's curiosity or to enrich your own general knowledge, this book is an invitation to explore the wonders of a legendary civilization. Duration - 17h 1m. Author - Marc Dresgui. Narrator - Marc Dresgui. Published Date - Friday, 26 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Marc Dresgui ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:09:58
Introduction
Duration:02:08:43
Fact 1 - The mayans invented the concept of zero
Duration:02:34:00
Fact 2 - The mayans observed the stars without telescopes
Duration:02:40:45
Fact 3 - The mayan pyramids had secret passages
Duration:02:37:18
Fact 4 - The maya built cities without wheels
Duration:02:36:34
Fact 5 - The mayan calendar was incredibly accurate
Duration:02:34:41
Fact 6 - The maya played a ritual ball game
Duration:02:29:54
Fact 7 - The mayans accurately predicted eclipses
Duration:02:39:37
Fact 8 - The maya built dams to manage water resources
Duration:02:25:51
Fact 9 - The mayans farmed on mountain terraces
Duration:02:27:59
Fact 10 - Mayan white roads cut through the jungle
Duration:02:35:21
Fact 11 - Mayan temples aligned with the stars
Duration:02:41:24
Fact 12 - The maya had sophisticated observatories
Duration:02:44:58
Fact 13 - The maya used plants to treat illnesses
Duration:02:29:54
Fact 14 - The maya lived in independent city states
Duration:02:43:43
Fact 15 - The mayans wrote with complex hieroglyphs
Duration:02:32:36
Fact 16 - The maya worshipped animal gods
Duration:02:53:02
Fact 17 - The maya carved jade into sacred objects
Duration:02:46:04
Fact 18 - The maya kept precise accounting records
Duration:02:31:44
Fact 19 - Mayan elites drank spiced cocoa
Duration:02:45:51
Fact 20 - Jaguars were symbols of power
Duration:02:34:44
Fact 21 - Seashells were used as currency by the mayans
Duration:02:26:20
Fact 22 - Mayan houses withstood tropical conditions
Duration:02:22:22
Fact 23 - The mayans followed the cycles of venus
Duration:02:30:57
Fact 24 - Mayan languages were diverse and sophisticated
Duration:02:35:49
Fact 25 - Mayan frescoes told colorful stories
Duration:02:34:44
Fact 26 - Mayan kings wore extravagant headdresses
Duration:02:43:50
Fact 27 - The mayans used calendars to predict the seasons
Duration:02:31:07
Fact 28 - Mayan hanging gardens fed their cities
Duration:02:38:13
Fact 29 - The maya built observation platforms
Duration:02:30:07
Fact 30 - Mayan warriors used wooden shields
Duration:02:36:50
Fact 31 - The stelae recounted the exploits of kings
Duration:02:37:18
Fact 32 - Obsidian jewelry was prized by the mayans
Duration:02:33:26
Fact 33 - The maya celebrated the cycles of the sun
Duration:02:39:03
Fact 34 - The maya built sturdy suspension bridges
Duration:02:34:10
Fact 35 - The maya carved monumental statues
Duration:02:38:58
Fact 36 - The mayans invented games with dice
Duration:02:29:38
Fact 37 - Natural pigments colored mayan frescoes
Duration:02:41:32
Fact 38 - The mayans believed in a multi storey world
Duration:02:40:55
Fact 39 - The maya used earthbows for their ceremonies
Duration:02:39:37
Fact 40 - The maya used conches as instruments
Duration:02:37:18
Fact 41 - The maya used steam baths to purify their bodies
Duration:02:30:36
Fact 42 - The maya built drainage systems
Duration:02:29:57
Fact 43 - Ceramic masks were used for ritual purposes
Duration:02:23:22
Fact 44 - Caves were sacred places for the mayans
Duration:02:27:59
Fact 45 - The maya developed advanced irrigation techniques
Duration:02:23:43
Fact 46 - Mayan boats were used for maritime trade
Duration:02:34:41
Fact 47 - Natural dyes colored their clothes
Duration:02:40:40
Fact 48 - Medicinal gardens were common among the mayans
Duration:02:13:44
Fact 49 - Mayan frescoes used to decorate important buildings
Duration:02:36:39
Fact 50 - The cenotes were sacred wells for the mayas
Duration:02:45:38
Fact 51 - Mayan ritual dances honored the gods
Duration:02:41:50
Fact 52 - The mayans invented underground irrigation systems
Duration:02:32:28
Fact 53 - The mayans predicted the weather by observing the sky
Duration:02:22:35
Fact 54 - Mayan markets were lively and well organized
Duration:02:31:33
Fact 55 - Mayan cities had different levels and structures
Duration:02:42:48
Fact 56 - Bone instruments created the music for ceremonies
Duration:02:36:52
Fact 57 - The maya wove intricately patterned garments
Duration:02:27:56
Fact 58 - The mayans had balanced diets
Duration:02:31:28
Fact 59 - Precious stones were used for divination
Duration:02:31:20
Fact 60 - Masks honored ancestors during ceremonies
Duration:02:45:35
Fact 61 - Shuffleboard was a mayan pastime
Duration:02:27:43
Fact 62 - Rituals marked royal births
Duration:02:29:36
Fact 63 - Skin drums were part of mayan ceremonies
Duration:02:20:37
Fact 64 - Agricultural activities were guided by lunar cycles
Duration:02:13:54
Fact 65 - Mayan frescoes celebrated great victories
Duration:02:30:04
Fact 66 - The maya carved obelisks to make history
Duration:02:22:45
Fact 67 - The maya had rare zoos
Duration:02:26:25
Fact 68 - The maya had food preservation methods
Duration:02:07:51
Fact 69 - Underground reservoirs used to store water
Duration:02:13:39
Fact 70 - Royal costumes were adorned with colorful feathers
Duration:02:17:24
Fact 71 - Mayan rituals for solar eclipses were complex
Duration:02:30:04
Fact 72 - Mayan pottery was used to store food
Duration:02:17:08
Fact 73 - Mayan temples honored specific gods
Duration:02:43:06
Fact 74 - The stars were considered sacred guides
Duration:02:37:34
Fact 75 - Clay figurines tell ancient myths
Duration:02:37:03
Fact 76 - Mayan calendars were carved in stone
Duration:02:42:11
Fact 77 - Jewelry was used to indicate mayan social rank
Duration:02:31:36
Fact 78 - Obelisks commemorate significant events
Duration:02:29:33
Fact 79 - Shell instruments were used for ritual purposes
Duration:02:14:10
Fact 80 - The mayans kept bees to harvest honey
Duration:02:28:41
Fact 81 - Mayan rituals invoked rain for crops
Duration:02:29:23
Fact 82 - Animal sculptures represented mayan gods
Duration:02:16:16
Fact 83 - Tapestries adorned mayan royal palaces
Duration:02:16:08
Fact 84 - The maya celebrated harvests with special festivals
Duration:02:15:57
Fact 85 - Bone flutes used to accompany religious rituals
Duration:02:15:00
Fact 86 - Rituals honored ancestors and spirits
Duration:02:26:59
Fact 87 - Carved stones recount military exploits
Duration:02:32:44
Fact 88 - Bows and arrows were used for hunting and rituals
Duration:02:17:10
Fact 89 - Offerings to the rain gods were frequent
Duration:02:14:21
Fact 90 - Mountains were seen as sacred places
Duration:02:25:01
Fact 91 - Rituals for lunar eclipses were mysterious
Duration:02:45:46
Fact 92 - Jade masks were worn for funerals
Duration:02:26:25
Fact 93 - Rituals protected harvests from disasters
Duration:02:22:27
Fact 94 - Botanical gardens had rare medicinal plants
Duration:02:29:41
Fact 95 - Mayan monuments were aligned with the stars
Duration:02:38:58
Fact 96 - Statues honored mayan heroes and kings
Duration:02:43:58
Fact 97 - The drums were made from unique natural materials
Duration:02:22:11
Fact 98 - The maya used glyphs to record laws
Duration:02:35:57
Fact 99 - The mayans air conditioned their cities
Duration:02:20:55
Fact 100 - Caves were seen as gateways to the beyond
Duration:02:22:40
Ending Credits
Duration:02:24:24