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norsecraft · 11 months

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The jungle realm has been one of my favorite ones to develop on this map. I wanted to do sort of fantasy-ancient-Central-American inspired builds, but not in ruins like they are today. I wanted these builds to be bright and colorful and vibrant like they would have been long ago.

#minecraft #mineblr #minecraft bedrock #minecraft bedrock edition #jungle #jungle temple #central america #Mayan #Aztec #Inca #Olmec #ancient Central America #mesoamerica #pyramids

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reasonsforhope · 11 months

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"Beneath 1,350 square miles of dense jungle in northern Guatemala, scientists have discovered 417 cities that date back to circa 1000 B.C. and that are connected by nearly 110 miles of “superhighways” — a network of what researchers called “the first freeway system in the world.”

Scientist say this extensive road-and-city network, along with sophisticated ceremonial complexes, hydraulic systems and agricultural infrastructure, suggests that the ancient Maya civilization, which stretched through what is now Central America, was far more advanced than previously thought.

Mapping the area since 2015 using lidar technology — an advanced type of radar that reveals things hidden by dense vegetation and the tree canopy — researchers have found what they say is evidence of a well-organized economic, political and social system operating some two millennia ago.

The discovery is sparking a rethinking of the accepted idea that the people of the mid- to late-Preclassic Maya civilization (1000 B.C. to A.D. 250) would have been only hunter-gatherers, “roving bands of nomads, planting corn,” says Richard Hansen, the lead author of a study about the finding that was published in January and an affiliate research professor of archaeology at the University of Idaho.

“We now know that the Preclassic period was one of extraordinary complexity and architectural sophistication, with some of the largest buildings in world history being constructed during this time,” says Hansen, president of the Foundation for Anthropological Research and Environmental Studies, a nonprofit scientific research institution that focuses on ancient Maya history.

These findings in the El Mirador jungle region are a “game changer” in thinking about the history of the Americas, Hansen said. The lidar findings have unveiled “a whole volume of human history that we’ve never known” because of the scarcity of artifacts from that period, which were probably buried by later construction by the Maya and then covered by jungle.

Lidar, which stands for light detection and ranging, works via an aerial transmitter that bounces millions of infrared laser pulses off the ground, essentially sketching 3D images of structures hidden by the jungle. It has become a vital tool for archaeologists who previously relied on hand-drawings of where they estimated areas of note might be and, by the late 1980s, the first 3D maps.

When scientists digitally removed ceiba and sapodilla trees that cloak the area, the lidar images revealed ancient dams, reservoirs, pyramids and ball courts. El Mirador has long been considered the “cradle of the Maya civilization,” but the proof of a complex society already being in place circa 1000 B.C. suggests “a whole volume of human history that we’ve never known before,” the study says."

-via The Washington Post, via MSN, because Washington Post links don't work on tumblr for some godawful reason. May 20, 2023.

#maya #mayan #mesoamerica #central america #el mirador #guatemala #indigenous #indigenous history #indigenous peoples #mesoamerican #architecture #ancient history #anti colonialism #fuck racist misconceptions and narratives about indigenous societies and technologies #history #good news #hope

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heavenskiriot · 1 year

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Tikal National Park, Guatemala

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#tikal national park #guatemala #central america #unesco #ancient #mayan #ruins #temples #archaeology #coati #travel #wanderlust #canon photos #original photography #original photographers #photographers on tumblr

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occvltswim · 1 year

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Close-Up of the Cast of the Stela of K'ak' Tiliw Chan Yopaat in the Cambridge University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.

#maya #mayans #mayan civilization #quirigua #8th century #ancient america #central america #mexico #yucatan peninsula #sculptures #art

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badhistorymemes · 2 years

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Tenochtitlan :’(

#ancient history #historical memes #history #history memes #meme #memes #Aztec #aztecempire #aztecs #mexica #tenochtitlan #ancient Mexico #Native American #Native American history #me so American history #mesoamerica #Central America #central American history

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un-pearable · 1 year

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Knuckles with flower crown?

i am a firm believer in knuckles and amy siblingisms :] they hang out on angel island and knux shares what he’s learned about his culture w her

#art✨#knuckles the echidna #amy rose #sonic #prolly should wait to post ‘em all at once but who cares they’re v cute n fun :]#LAST FEW MINUTES OF THE BRACKET GO VOTE KNUCKLES #found family not like. literally. you get it #was gonna do water lily bc we just talked about significant plant notifs in my ancient history of central america class but i thought #it would be better to do something less loaded… mayflowers are still significant in maya culture though ( and were. easier to draw)#i should do a more in-depth thing with cultural hcs i love them dearly

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nickysfacts · 9 months

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The Mayans were obsessed with corn!🌽

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ancientstuff · 4 months

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This kind of old in Mexico was something I hadn't ever thought about, but that's because sometimes I'm an idiot. I'm interested that even though these are about 2500 years old, the time period is (sometimes) called Pre-classic, meaning, I think, that the time period lasted a long time. Is this right? I'm so ignorant of Central American archaeology and the particulars of the area's history.

#archaeology #ancient mexico #central america #ancient burials

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katiajewelbox · 2 years

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Welcome to the world of Dream Rider!

Enter a world where dreams become another reality! Dream Rider is a sci fi thriller set in a fictional world inspired by the fascinating cultures of Pre Hispanic Mesoamerica. This suspenseful tale follows a man seeking to unravel a dark conspiracy involving corporate shamans who use the power of dreams and visions to influence reality. Creators Daniel Parada and Louise Fogerty have created a richly imagined, entirely indigenous world inhabited by humans as well as mythical races inspired by Mesoamerican folklore. Their passionate attention to detail is seen in every page of this beautifully illustrated graphic novel. If you love indigenous American culture and history, Dream Rider is for you! Please check out the Kickstarter link to learn more.

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¡Entra en un mundo donde los sueños se convierten en otra realidad! Dream Rider es un thriller de ciencia ficción ambientado en un mundo ficticio inspirado en las fascinantes culturas de la Mesoamérica prehispánica. Esta historia de suspenso sigue a un hombre que busca desentrañar una oscura conspiración que involucra a chamanes corporativos que usan el poder de los sueños y las visiones para influir en la realidad. Los creadores Daniel Parada y Louise Fogerty han creado un mundo ricamente imaginado, completamente indígena, habitado por humanos, así como por razas míticas inspiradas en el folclore mesoamericano. Su apasionada atención al detalle se ve en cada página de esta novela gráfica bellamente ilustrada. Si te gusta la cultura y la historia indígena americana, ¡Dream Rider es para ti! Echa un vistazo al enlace de Kickstarter para obtener más información.

Link to the official Kickstarter campaign:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zotz/dream-rider-vol-1?ref=thanks-share&fbclid=IwAR0LfPFgn7PHCsABJgtZR1CrrVnyElVdVDyZXSH1uo4UAnYA2Nd-MKF_e4U

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ancientorigins · 2 years

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Believe it or not, the word #Olmecs actually means "rubber #people", and they are deserving of such a title due to their advanced #production of #rubber over 3,000 years ago.

#Olmecs #Olmec #Central America #Mesoamerica #Mexico #ancient #history #ancient origins

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urloveangel · 10 months

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today I unlocked my new favorite herbal infusion combo: jasmine flowers and damiana leaf! so yummy and so good for you, my herbal love potion 💚

#damiana is an ancient aphrodisiac #and has been used for love potions across Central America #Jasmine adds sweetness and sensuality ✨#damiana #Jasmine #herbal healing #herbal medicine #herbal infusion #herbs

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neo88c · 2 years

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Un baile bajo una noche estrellada. Tikal, Templo del Gran Jaguar.

Tikal es una antigua ciudadela maya en los bosques tropicales del norte de Guatemala. Se cree que data del siglo I d. C. Tikal floreció entre los años 200 y 850 d. C. y luego fue abandonada. Sus ruinas icónicas de templos y palacios incluyen la gigante pirámide ceremonial Mundo Perdido y el Templo del Gran Jaguar. A 70 metros, el Templo IV es la estructura precolombina más alta de América y tiene vista panorámica.

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boring-themes · 3 months

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Mayan pyramids at Copan, Honduras

#travel #ancient #Tourism #mayan ruins #Central America

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jaideepkhanduja · 8 months

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Exploring Ancient Tribes in Central America: Gods, Myths, and Cultural Heritage

Ancient Tribes in Central America and Their Gods: A Journey Through Mythology and Belief Systems Central America is known for its rich and diverse cultural heritage, with a history that stretches back thousands of years. The ancient civilizations that thrived in this region left behind a legacy of remarkable architectural wonders, advanced agricultural practices, and intricate belief systems. A…

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#Ancient Civilizations #Aztecs #Central America #Cultural Heritage #gods and goddesses #Maya #mythology #Olmecs #Zapotecs

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badhistorymemes · 2 years

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#historical memes #history #history memes #meme #memes #ancient history #historical #america #native american history #native americas #native americans #central american history #South American history #precolonial #precolumbian

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buckaroosboogara · 3 months

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Hi! Just wanna raise some awareness here because South America is on fucking fire and I need to see more people talking about this.

Source: RSOE EDIS x

Im just going to talk about the ones i'm closest to, but if you know about these fires, feel free to add in the reblogs!

Chile

In Chile there's (up to Feb 5) 160 wild fires, of which 40 are still trying to be controlled by authorities. The president, Gabriel Boric, has declared State of Emergency in the whole country, and theres a Red Alert Code in most part of the country.

Isla de Chiloé, Southern Chile (900 km away from Santiago de Chile)

This is a (recently controlled) fire that lasted a week, but many neighborhoods were burnt to the ground.

The whole South is in red alert for constant sudden fires that spread quickly due to the lack of rain and the elevated temperatues in the zone. Just today, two fires had to be controlled in the main land next to this island, and more are being reported in the Los Lagos region. This is added to the "controlled" intentional fires that farmers make to clean their fields of old crops along the Central-South parts of the country, mostly surrunding the main route, Ruta 5, that connects the whole country, thus making it hard to see and breathe because of the smoke. (flashnews, most of them get out of control quickly.)

Valparaiso/Viña del Mar, Central Chile (100 km away from Santiago de Chile)

A fire that started on Friday 2nd and grew exponentially because of the wind and the dry, hot climate. More than 100 people are dead, with 70 unrecognized bodies and other 400 that have dissapeared. At least 30000 people that have lost everything to the fire.

There's massive evacuations from this and the neighboring city, Viña Del Mar.

This is said to be the second most deadly fire in the century, surpased by Australia in 2009.

45000+ hectares that include land and neighborhoods have been burnt down.

I could go on about this one, so more info here and here

Argentina

Parque Los Alerces (Esquel), Chubut

The fire strarted on the 25th January, and the climate has made it hard to contain. 3000 hectares of native forest have been burnt to teh ground. It is now growing in the direction of the nearest city, Esquel. Theres been evacuations between yesterday and today (4 and 5th Febuary)

Parque Nahuel Huapi (Bariloche), Río Negro

The reason why im writing this. The city woke up today covered in smoke after a wildfire developed yesterday during the night. The reason? A fireplace that was not turned off in a place where people cannot disembark and can only be reached via boats.

As of now, there's not much information about the fire but hopefully the firefighters will be able to contain it before it reaches Tronador Mountain, where an ancient glaciar is.

...which leads me to the other point i wanted to talk about.

Firefighters

They volunteer to do this job.

In Argentina and Chile, firefighting is not rewarded with a salary, and most of the times they dont even have full firehouses to stay in. These people are at their houses, ready to jump into action and run to the station the second the alarm goes off.

They are neighbors, people that risk their lives and run into danger willingly, just because they want to help the community.

I felt the need to give a shout-out to these people and say:

Don't be a fucking dick, don't start fires in the woods unless it's an approved place, and if you do, TURN IT OFF.

Pour abundant water on it, and do not stop when you don't see any more flames.

Keep pouring water until the ashes don't burn/feel like room temperature in your hand if you put it 10 cm away from it, and even then, pour some more just to be sure.

No heat and no smoke mean a safely extinguished fire.

Save lives and forests.

#dont even get me started on the denial of climate change from my president #didnt wanna get political here #argentina #chile #argieposting #argieblr #soff speaks #wildfires

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