1 . The Mysteries of The Maya
Extending south from parts known as Mexico into Central America,
The fact that Maya society was technologically primitive makes its achievements all the more incredible and mysterious.
Why Maya civilization collapsed remains a mystery. A deadly disease? Conflicts between cities?
Whatever the reasons, Maya civilization largely disappeared within the deep jungle. Its once-great cities fell into ruin, leaving various mysteries for later people to solve.
A.The Maya civilization leaves us thinking about the past, present and future. |
B.But the greatest mystery is what caused the Maya to abandon most of their great cities. |
C.The complicated writing system of the Maya hasn’t been interpreted completely by now. |
D.Research also suggests those natural disasters may have led to the decline of the Maya. |
E.Maya Civilization has been surrounded by mystery since its rediscovery. |
F.Some research indicates that the Maya people themselves may have played a part in their downfall. |
G.The Maya's understanding of mathematics and astronomy was also quite amazing. |