The Mayans were the formidable civilizations of Mesoamerica. Originating in the Yucatan around 2600 B.C., they rose to prominence around A.D. 250 in present-day southern Mexico, Guatemala, western Honduras, El Salvador, and northern Belize. That was one astonishing civilisation.
Here are some interesting and astonishing facts about Mayans and their culture.
1. They Sacrificed Humans To Please Their Dieties.
One astonishing fact about the Mayan culture was that they were known to conduct rituals in which human sacrifices would be made to please their gods. One of the methods of execution was cutting the heart out. The victims were usually prisoners of war or slaves.
2. Cross Eyed Babies.
Cross eyed babies was another astonishing but desirable trait among the nobels in the Mayan culture. Objects were often dangled on front of the child until he was cross eyed.
3. They Did Not Use Metals As Weapons.
The Mayans were known to use a variety of weapons such as knives, clubs, arrows etc., but they used volcanic rock or obsidian, as it is called to forge their weapons instead of metals.
