April 26, 2013

Archaeologists Unearth New Information on Origins of Maya Civilization




A new paper in the journal Science challenges the two prevailing theories on how the ancient civilization began.

The Maya civilization is well-known for its elaborate temples, sophisticated writing system, and mathematical and astronomical developments, yet the civilization's origins remain something of a mystery.

A new University of Arizona study in the journal Science challenges the two prevailing theories on how the ancient civilization began, suggesting its origins are more complex than previously thought.