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Mayan Architecture &

The City of Tulum











Outline



I. Intro

II. The Mayan Civilization

A. Mayan Time Periods

B. Mayan Territory

C. Mayan Accomplishments

D. Mayan Collapse

III. Mayan Architecture

A. Intro

B. Tulum (Case Study)

1. Tulum's History

2. Tulum's Influences and Styles

3. Tulum's Design

a. Site

1. Economy

2. Social Class Orientation

3. Defenses

b. Buildings

1. El Castillo

2. Temple of Frescos

3. Temple of the Wind

4. Temple of the Descending God

5. Temple of the Initial Series

6. House of the Haiach Uinic

IV. Conclusion



In world history, the Ancient Mayan Civilization was dubbed the "Greeks of the New World." Through years of archaeological research, scientists have found that the ancient Mayans were a very advanced and very large civilization.



The Mayan Civilization



The entire Mayan Civilization lasted about 3000 years, but the peak of the Mayans was between AD 300 and AD 900. In the Mayan's history there were five main......

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Approximate Pages: 8 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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