The Maya civilisation
- The Maya refer to modern people and to their ancestors who built an ancient civilisation in Central America.
- The Maya civilisation reached its peak during the first millennium A.D. It consisted of many small states that were ruled by kings.
- The Maya people live on today in Central America and throughout the world. They speak many languages including Mayan languages (Yucatec, Quiche, Kekchi and Mopan), Spanish and English.
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