 
Explorers, Mayanists, archaeologists, and artists
in the 19th century helped bring the ruins of
the greatest Maya cities to light. In the 20th
century, scholars in many diverse fields have
helped illuminate this mysterious culture.
Three thousand years ago the Maya were farmers.
The diversity of the terrain meant that their
agricultural techniques needed to be unique
in each region. Most of these methods are
common practices in the area today.
Between AD 250-900, the span that archaeologists
term the Classic Period, the Maya shaped one
of the most remarkable civilizations of antiquity.
Their great cities, their architecture, their
art, mathematics, astronomy and intellectual
accomplishments rank with the best of Asia,
Africa, and the great civilizations of the
Middle East and Egypt. However, all the achievements
of the Maya took place without the aid of
the wheel, beasts of burden, or metal tools.
Only the ancient Maya of the Columbian new
world had a complete script. They could record
anything in detail, such as descriptions of
rituals and time, in their own language. We’re
still working on understanding the bonds between
the ancient Maya world and the world of the
living Maya, which today equals about 5 million
people. Current research tells us that the
Maya have not ceased changing, adapting, and
transforming their modern experiences into
meaningful traditions.
Today we know even more about the ancient
Maya accomplishments than ever before. Of
the nearly 3500 archaeological sites officially
recorded, only a relative handful have been
investigated seriously. The number of sites
grows each year, every time a survey comes
out. There are countless secrets buried deep
in the Maya world.
Come join Ceiba Adventures on a unique, educational,
fun, safe, and eco-conscious journey into
the land of the Maya. Our trip leaders are
well respected in the field, and Ceiba remains
a trend setter in the adventure travel industry.
Archaeology
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