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Actually, there are many Maya* People alive today, with numerous thriving populations in Belize, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Wikipedia estimates there to be about 6 million Maya.
The classic Maya civilization, however, began to collapse around 900 AD until it finally succumb to the pressures of the Spanish conquistadors and other genocidal profiteers following the arrival of Columbus.
The customs and traditions of the Maya continue to thrive as well; but it is now often intertwined with Christian beliefs.
*It's not very well known but the term "Mayan" is a misnomer. The singular and plural form of the word is the same... "Maya"!
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How many Mayan books have survived?
Only 4 Mayan books have survived and nobody alive can fully understand them.
What year was the Mayan civilization destroyed?
The Mayan capital was destroyed about 1441
Why are there 365 steps on a Mayan pyramid?
To represent the days in a year, 365.
What year was the Mayan book Songs of Dzitbalche written?
The Mayan book "Songs of Dzitbalche" was written in the late 16th century, around the year 1580.
What year is it according to the Mayan calendar and how does it differ from the Gregorian calendar?
According to the Mayan calendar, it is currently the year 5,125. This differs from the Gregorian calendar, which is currently in the year 2021. The Mayan calendar is based on a different system of counting time and has a different starting point than the Gregorian calendar.
