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Three items from the Maya era

Farming was at the centre of ancient Maya life. But these people are also remembered for other amazing creations, like their spectacular buildings and beautiful objects made from jade, a rare and valuable material.

The ancient Mayas also invented groundbreaking ideas which have helped shape the way we live our lives today.

For example, it鈥檚 thought that they invented the concept of 'zero'. This meant that they were able to do complex calculations, which allowed them to create very detailed and accurate calendars. They used these calendars for farming 鈥 perhaps that鈥檚 why they were so good at it!

Three items from the Maya era

What do they look like now?

Image gallerySkip image gallerySlide 1 of 8, A Maya warrior next to a road, Take a look at some of the fascinating ancient ruins from around the Maya world.
A Maya warrior at a Maya market

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