The document discusses the Maya civilization which reached its peak in the 9th century AD in the Yucatan Peninsula. The Mayas built magnificent ceremonial cities with pyramids, developed a sophisticated mathematical and calendar system, used hieroglyphic writing, and created fine sculptures, paintings and ceramics. The Maya civilization was located in central America in Mexico and constructed important monuments like step pyramids and palaces for nobles near religious centers.

1. MAYA'S CIVILIZATION

2. A member of a major pre-Columbian civilization of the Yucatán Peninsula that reached its peak in the 9th century a.d. and produced magnificent ceremonial cities with pyramids, a sophisticated mathematical and calendar system, hieroglyphic writing, and fine sculpture, painting, and ceramics

6. THE END By: María González Rojo Elena Guerrero Toscano