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Mayan Temples (0:50)
From the Archives of Discovery: Ancient Mayan temples were built in accordance with the Mayan calendar and astronomy. Learn more about the Mayan calendar in this video.
The Mayan Calendar (0:35)
From the Archives of Discovery: The ancient Mayan calendar predicts eclipses, solstices and other astronomical phenomenon with shocking precision. Learn more about the Mayan calendar in this video.
Sketches of the World: Inca (3:31)
Two locations in South America where ancient Incan architecture can be found are Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley of the Incas; colonial influences on architecture are abundant in Ecuador.
Sketches of the World: The Mayas and Incas (0:39)
The Maya and the Inca, who worshiped the Sun as their supreme god, considered the natural sky to be divine.
Ancient Americans: The Aztecs (10:07)
The Aztecs developed their own mythology, writing system, trade, and cities before the arrival of conquistador Hernán Cortes in 1519.