OSHER 172 - The Ancient Maya

The ancient Maya have an enduring fascination for both anthropologists and the public. We will explore how the ancient Maya lived, who ruled them, their religion, and why classic lowland Maya civilization declined, leaving vast areas devoid of population for hundreds of years. Topic 1: Introduction: The Maya, Past and Present; Topic 2: Making a Living; Topic 3: Writing and Calendar; Topic 4: Religion; Topic 5: Politics; Topic 6: Collapse of the Classic Maya.