Maya Civilization Facts: 10 Essential Things to Know
What was Maya civilization really like? These 10 facts explore Maya cities, writing, calendars, astronomy, trade, history and living communities.
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Ivan Petricevic
Ivan Petricevic is an investigative journalist and researcher with more than a decade of experience covering ancient history, UAP phenomena, space, and science. He writes about space, science, and history for Večernji list and has appeared as an expert on Discovery Channel and History Channel. He founded Curiosmos, where he reports from primary sources, archaeological research, and field investigations.
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