The Maya (Episode 2)

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More than 2000 years ago the Maya built gigantic cities in the middle of the jungle of Central America. They were brilliant inventors and set standards in writing, mathematics and astronomy. Their calendar is still considered a mathematical masterpiece today. But why did the Maya suddenly go down? "Children of the Sun - The Maya" tells the story of this unique advanced civilization.

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