Contributions:
The Mayans created their own writing system using pictures, known as hieroglyphics. They used images of objects to represent words.
They also studied math and astronomy. They built observatories and studied the sun and the planets. This helped them to put together an extremely precise calendar. The calendar had 20 days in a month and 18 months in a year.
They also built magnificent pyramids to honor their gods. The pyramids were built with detailed carvings, which took years to make. Many pyramids had temples at the top to worship.
They also studied math and astronomy. They built observatories and studied the sun and the planets. This helped them to put together an extremely precise calendar. The calendar had 20 days in a month and 18 months in a year.
They also built magnificent pyramids to honor their gods. The pyramids were built with detailed carvings, which took years to make. Many pyramids had temples at the top to worship.
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