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Yes, absolutely. The Maya are generally thought to have been 'around'[1] for ~1450 years. [1] Of course, Mayan people still exist (and continue to carry their
by aeturnum 3y ago
Yes, absolutely. The Maya are generally thought to have been 'around'[1] for ~1450 years.
[1] Of course, Mayan people still exist (and continue to carry their culture), but this is about the civilization.
- chema 3y agoThe Long Count, part of the calendar, was in use until quite recently and may still be used in parts of Guatemala, so there is some continuity.
- andrewshadura 3y agoThey’re properly called Maya people. The word Mayan only refers to the ancient civilisation.
- aeturnum 3y agoAh, my bad - thank you for the correction!