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Excerpt from Vestiges of the Mayas: Or, Facts Tending to Prove That Communications and Intimate Relations Must Have Existed, in Very Remote Times, Between the Inhabitants of Mayab and Those of Asia and Africa
Yucatan is the peninsula which divides the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea. It is comprised between the 17° 30' and 21° of latitude north, and the 88° and 91° of longitude west from the Greenwich meridian.
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Yucatan is the peninsula which divides the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea. It is comprised between the 17° 30' and 21° 50', of latitude north, and the 88° and 91° of longitude west from the Greenwich meridian.
The whole peninsula is of fossiferous limestone formation. Elevated a few feet only above the sea, on the coasts, it gradually raises toward the interior, to a maximum height of above 70 feet. A bird's-eye view, from a lofty building, impresses the beholder with the idea that he is looking on an immense sea of verdure, having the horizon for boundary; without a hill, not even a hillock, to break the monotony of the landscape. Here and there clusters of palm trees, or artificial mounds, covered with shrubs, loom above the green dead-level as islets, over that expanse of green foliage, affording a momentary relief to the eyes growing tired of so much sameness.
About fifty miles from the northwestern coast begins a low, narrow range of hills, whose highest point is not much above 500 feet. It traverses the peninsula in a direction a little south from east, commencing a few miles north from the ruined city of Uxmal, and terminating some distance from the eastern coast, opposite to the magnificent bay of Ascension.
Lately I have noticed that some veins of red oxide of iron exist among these hills - quarries of marble must also be found there; since the sculptured ornaments that adorn the facade of all the monuments at Uxmal are of that stone.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book takes the reader on a journey through the fascinating world of the Mayas, a civilization that flourished in the Yucatan peninsula centuries before the arrival of the Spanish. The author, a dedicated explorer and scholar, delves into the mysteries surrounding the ruins of ancient Maya cities, uncovering their intricate architecture, religious beliefs, and cultural practices. The author compares the Maya civilization to those of ancient Egypt, Asia, and even India, drawing intriguing parallels in their religious rituals, symbolic representations, and even the design of their monumental structures. This captivating exploration of the Maya civilization invites readers to consider a broader narrative of human history, challenging conventional assumptions about the interconnectedness of ancient cultures around the world. The author also examines the unique geography and climate of the Yucatan peninsula, revealing its influence on Mayan life and the survival of their language and traditions. Through meticulous observation and insightful analysis, the author offers a compelling view into the rich and complex world of the Maya, illuminating their cultural achievements and their enduring legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330642382_0
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