culture   Maya civilization

9 commonsense assertions
Concepts (9) calendar (1) jade (1) astronomical events (1) constellations (1) ancient architecture (1) city-state (1) hieroglyphic writing (1) silk (1) tomb paintings show (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 calendar Maya civilization The Maya civilization developed a sophisticated calendar system for religious, agricultural, and astronomical uses. 4
2 jade Maya civilization The Maya civilization highly revered jade, using it to symbolize status, power, and religious significance in burial rituals and adornments. 3
3 astronomical events Maya civilization The Maya civilization integrated astronomical events into architecture, calendars, and religious practices to emphasize cosmic harmony. 2
4 constellations Maya civilization Maya civilization integrated constellations into complex calendrical and ritual systems. 2
5 ancient architecture Maya civilization Ancient Maya architecture was intricately connected to astronomical and astrological principles, with structures aligned to celestial events and heavenly bodies. 1
6 city-state Maya civilization The Maya civilization included city-states that were part of a larger empire or kingdom. 1
7 hieroglyphic writing Maya civilization Hieroglyphic writing was extensively used by the Maya civilization to record historical events, rituals, and dynastic genealogies. 1
8 silk Maya civilization Silk was not traditionally produced or traded in the Maya civilization due to geographical and cultural differences. 1
9 tomb paintings show Maya civilization Tomb paintings of the Maya civilization depict mythical stories and important deities. 1