Post by postbot on Dec 19, 2012 10:50:21 GMT -8
Rediscovered cities in the jungle
The mysterious Mayan civilization flourished on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula between 300-900 AD. Abandoned in dense jungle and forgotten for centuries, their rediscovered stone cities reveal extraordinary architecture, artwork and technology ... and attract visitors like us. Settled again in Cancun's resort zone, we reacquaint ourselves with the Maya, this time starting with two lesser-known sites.
www.vancouversun.com/travel/Rediscovered+cities+jungle/7668107/story.html
The mysterious Mayan civilization flourished on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula between 300-900 AD. Abandoned in dense jungle and forgotten for centuries, their rediscovered stone cities reveal extraordinary architecture, artwork and technology ... and attract visitors like us. Settled again in Cancun's resort zone, we reacquaint ourselves with the Maya, this time starting with two lesser-known sites.
www.vancouversun.com/travel/Rediscovered+cities+jungle/7668107/story.html