(from 250 to 900 A.D.) This period is known as the "Classic period of Maya Civilization". The civilization reached the peak of its power around the sixth century A.D. It was common for a stronger Maya state to dominate a weaker one and be able to claim tax and workers from it. The Maya civilization consisted of numerous small "cities-states", ruled by kings or the “kuhul ajaw” (holy lords). The southern lowlands in the Peten district of northern Guatemala and the southern Maya highlands, in the region of southern Guatemala. There were the northern Maya lowlands on the Yucatan Peninsula. The Maya lived in three separate sub-areas with distinctive environmental and cultural differences. The Maya Empire was centered in the tropical lowlands of what is known today as Guatemala. At this time, the city acquired the first outstanding monuments, while at the same time some remarkable technical structures were built, such as aqueducts, sewers, and public toilets. The monarchy of the early years gave way to democracy, which was later replaced by the imperial power of Augustus. In this article, the author will examine the civilization of ancient Rome Rome, a city built on the lowest point of the Tiber River, gradually expanded as the power of its inhabitants grew. Each civilization, discussed in this 101 series, contributed in many ways to: new inventions, new ideas, new cultures, new philosophies, and lifestyles. Undoubtedly, modern-day culture and society owe a lot to the previous ones. This 101 series brings to the spotlight some of the oldest civilizations that have ever existed. Until today, this remains a popular topic among historians and anthropologists, and it is a significant scholarly debate. We cannot be sure of how human mentality led to the development of civilizations.
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