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1. Traditions of the Sun: The Yucatan

   Explore archaeological sites of the Yucatan and learn about the rich history, culture, and astronomy of the Mayan people.

   http://www.traditionsofthesun.org/ViewerYucatan/

   
   

2. All about the Rainforests of the Americas

   Cool stuff about life in the rainforest, plant medicines, and the Maya.

   http://www.rainforesteducation.com/

   
   

3. AncientMexico.com

   Includes maps and timelines of Mesoamerica, talks about the gods of Mexico and the Maya, explores the fall of the Aztec Empire, and much more.

   http://www.ancientmexico.com/

   
   

4. Arte Maya Tz'utuhil Gallery

   Paintings and biographical information from contemporary Mayan artists.

   http://www.artemaya.com/

   
   

5. Calendars Through the Ages: Mayan Calendar

   Explains the Mayan calendar, the Long Count, and the Haab.

   http://webexhibits.org/calendars/calendar-mayan.html

   
   

6. Collapse: Why Do Civilizations Fall

   Examine the possible reasons behind the collapse of civilizations such as the Maya and Mesopotamia in this interactive exhibit from the Annenberg/CPB Project.

   http://www.learner.org/exhibits/collapse/

   
   

7. Jaguar: Lord of the Mayan Jungle

   Join a jaguar-tracking expedition from the Yucatan jungle. Includes facts on the jaguar, jungle ecology, Mayan history, and more. Also in Japanese and Spanish.

   http://www.oneworldjourneys.com/expeditions/jaguar/

   
   

8. Journey Through Tikal

   Take a virtual tour of this ancient Mayan city, and learn about their culture, temples, and treasures. From Studio 360.

   http://www.destination360.com/tikal.htm

   
   

9. Maya Astronomy Page

   Learn about Mayan mathematics as well as their calendar, writing system, and understanding of astronomy.

   http://www.michielb.nl/maya/

   
   

10. Mayan Kids.com

    Check out the clickable map for many Mayan sites. See photos, use the glossary, and learn interesting facts about these ancient people.

    http://www.mayankids.com/

    
    

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