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Mysteries of the Maya
Explore the mysteries of the Maya in this special issue from National Geographic.

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Features
Maya Special
Photo Gallery
See images of classic Maya architecture, sculpture, and art.
Maya Special
Maya Quiz
What did Maya dentists use to make inlaid teeth? Take our quiz and find out.
Maya Special
Blog: Lights, Camera...
How did photographer Simon Norfolk light the remote Maya ruins of Central America?
Maya Special
Expeditions Map
Since 1957, National Geographic has searched for ancient Maya sites. Track the notable finds on this map.
Maya Special
GeoPedia
The ancient Maya fascinate the modern world. Who were the Maya? And why did they vanish?
Maya Special
Maya Rise and Fall
A saga of a civilization in three parts. Originally published in the August 2007 issue of National Geographic.
Maya Special
Lost City of Palenque
Explore this lost city from the National Geographic "Mysteries of the Ancient World" series.
Maya Special
Beyond "Apocalypto": What The Maya Empire Looked Like
An artist reconstructs an ancient Maya city.