The Mayans were a dominant indigenous civilization in Mesoamerica that flourished between 1800 BC to AD 250. They built great urban centers with temples, palaces and ball courts. The Mayans had a sophisticated writing system, and excelled in mathematics, astronomy and calendar making. They developed intensive agriculture but their civilization declined possibly due to overworking the land and internal conflicts.

1. The Mayans One of the most dominant indigenous societies in Mesoamerica. This was a culture that excelled at agriculture,writting, calendar making and mathematics. Lasted from 1800 BC-AD 250 -