Chapter 1. Introduction
Mayan civilization along with the ancient farmer cultures of Mexico comprise what is now called "Mesoamerica."
This cultures were divided from the rest of American nations and possessed own solar calendar, ball game, excessive knowledge of astronomy, and used chocolate beans as money.
Geographic setting of Mexico is very versatile and uncommon. Almost all climatic zones can be found here from mountain valleys and snows to desert wastelands.
The lowlands constitute narrow strips along the coasts. Generally poor soils were becoming productive during the flood season.
While seasons were strongly marked and most of the trees lost their leaves ...