The book tells about the ancient Mayan civilization, which existed on the territory of modern Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala. Exotic ruins, wall paintings, perfect small sculptures testify to the greatness of the Mayans, a people who created their own written language, possessed scientific knowledge in the fields of mathematics, medicine, astronomy, survived their “golden age” and finally fell under the blows of the Spanish conquerors in the 16th century. CONTENTS: PART I. CITIES LOST IN THE FORESTS, DESERT, NAMELESS 7Stop, just a moment! 35PART II. RULES, GODS AND BLOOD 47The mists of time dissipate 73PART III. ROCK OF ARCHITECTURE 81Mirror of the People 107PART IV. GOLDEN DAYS OF YUCATAN 119Mayan Treasures 151Bibliography 163Index 164