Scenarios about 'maya'
The Maya civilization flourished in Mesoamerica from approximately 2000 BCE to the Spanish conquest, known for advanced writing, mathematics, astronomy, and monumental architecture. Their sophisticated calendar systems, hieroglyphic writing, and complex city-states represent one of the most developed pre-Columbian societies in the Americas. In alternate history scenarios, an unconquered Maya civilization might have evolved into a major world power with distinct technological and cultural trajectories.
What If The Maya Civilization Never Collapsed?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Maya civilization overcame its environmental and political challenges, continuing to flourish as a major Mesoamerican power into the modern era.
What If Mesoamerican Ball Games Evolved Into Different Sports?
Exploring how indigenous American cultures might have developed if their ritual ball games had evolved into diverse athletic competitions, potentially creating a rich sporting tradition that could have spread globally.
What If Maya Writing Spread Throughout the Americas?
Exploring how indigenous American civilizations might have developed if Maya hieroglyphic writing had been widely adopted across North and South America, potentially creating a continent-wide literary tradition.