When did the Maya Civilization begin and end?

The Maya Civilization flourished between 250-1524 CE.

Why is it called Maya Civilization?

Maya comes from the city of Mayapan, the last capital of a Maya Kingdom in the Post-Classical Period.

Mayan refers to the language of the people. Maya refers to the people and their culture.

Did the Maya disappear?

The Maya did not disappear. The descendants of the people of the ancient Maya Civilization still live in the regions of their ancestors and many work the land as they have for generations.

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