Picture/Source: Mayaan Ruinss Of Tikal

Picture/Source : Mayan ruins of tikal, (Mayan ruins of Tikal in the Peten Jungle. Photograph.)

Description/Source The Mayan ruins of tikal in the peten jungle, originating in Guatemala. This temple is referred to as the temple of the giant jaguar. This temple was used to pray to their gods (Mayan ruins of Tikal in the Peten Jungle. Photograph.)

Artifact 2:

Picture/Source: Mayan Artwork (ARTWORK.. Photography.)

Description/Source this picture show the people in the Mayan empire gathering at the temple to pray. Also this picture captures most of the daily life, such as home and markets (ARTWORK.. Photography.)

Artifact 3:

Picture/Source Weaving from Guatemala (Britannica)

Description/Source the Mayans made carpets of pine needles, flowers and sand. To the Mayans carpet making was a very sacrificial act. It made to give to someone in memory of jesus(Weavings).

Artifact 4:

Picture/Source Mayan temple (Britannica)

Description/Source the Mayan temple was a big accomplishment for the mayans. This temple was 22 meters tall (about 72 feet.) the temple was used to pray in and much more. (Britannica- Mayan Temple)

Artifact 5:

Picture/Source Mayan calendar (britannica)

Description/Source the mayan calendar is a system of distinct calendars and almanacs used by the

mayan civilizations. The calendars can all be synchronized and interlocked (Mayan Calendar).
Artifact 6:
Picture/Source san mateo Ixtatan, guatemala (Britannica)
Description/Source this is a basketball like game where you hit a ball with anything but your hands into a side ways hoop. You can use anything like head, shoulder, and even your feet. This game was used to pass time. But they also were made for kids at ceremonies.
Demise
Artifact 7:
Picture/Source mayan capital (britannica)
Description/Source this shows the ruins after the fall of the Mayan capital in mayapan. During the fall of the former mayan capital they destroyed everything, such as homes temples and also farms. Everything was destroyed.
Artifact 8:
Picture/Source mayan ruins, xunantunich, san ignacio, belize, central america.
Description/Source this picture is the ruins of the mayan town. Now the ruins are covered in trees and grass. A small piece of it is still there but it isn't very noticeable
Artifact 9:
Picture/Source Mayapan, former Mayan capital after fall of Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico, North America (britannica)
Description/Source this picture shows the destroyed temple in the mayan capital. Everything at the temple was gone, from windows to the entrance. It was all a pile of rubble
Room 2 - Artsy Aztecs! Culture
Artifact 1:
Picture/Source: Picture of the Mexican Aztec rain and water god in war, Tlaloc (Werner Forman)
Description/Source: Aztecs tied almost all aspects of their daily life to one of their gods.

One of the most powerful and influential was Tlaloc, the Aztec rain and water god. His name translates to “He Who Makes Things Sprout.” and even companioned on the mountaintop along with Chalchiuhtlicue, the goddess of freshwater and streams. He was believed to invoke hunger and drought with his storms. Yet, he still cured chronic diseases such as dropsy, leprosy, and rheumatism to those who provided sacrifices to him. This artifact portrays Tlaloc with how the Aztec saw him; with large circular eyes and long fangs. The artifact also shows him representing his lightning by holding a serpent and a jade axe.

(“Tlaloc”)
Artifact 2:
Picture/Source; Daily life of Tenochtitlan trading center (“Tenochtitlan, MEXICO CITY”)
Description/Source: In the year of 1502, the city of Tenochtitlan was a large, lively capital. In their markets, people could find fresh fruits and vegetables. Yet, one of the most important was corn, as it was the mainstay of their meals and their overall diet. They used corn to make This image shows the small markets and cunning merchants selling hand woven cloth and gorgeous feathered birds. Even in the distance, it is visible that they did not have plows to till the soil. Instead, they used the fertile criss-crossed soil outside of the city with water irrigation systems. (“The Aztec Empire: Life In Tenochtitlan”)
Artifact 3:
Picture/Source: Aztec ceremonial spear thrower (Museo Nazionale Preistorico Etnografico Luigi Pigorini, Rome)
Description/Source: An Aztec warrior used many weapons in warfare, yet the spear thrower (or Atlatl, as the Aztecs called it) was considered one of his most valued and significant weapons. As shown in the image, they were generally covered in gold and special and intricate carved drawings depicting religious scenes involving certain gods, warriors and sacrifice. Aztecs valued religious roots very much,so the spear held great value. The back view of the artifact which displays the groove where there is a slotted area of the spear. (“Atlatl”)
Achievements
Artifact 4:
Picture/Source: An image of the floating gardens of Mexico (“Chiapas”)
Description/Source: To feed the huge population of the Aztec community, farmers used a variety of agricultural systems including raised fields. These fields were created by scraping up rich mud from the bed of the Lake Texcoco and layering them onto the fields. Yet, the only remains of these systems remain in the “floating gardens” of Mexico city (as shown in the artifact image). Depending on the location, these gardens were often guarded by a protective barrier, hedge, wooden fence, or even a stone wall. The artifact displays the leveled plots of the fertile soil, or terrace like areas entombed into steep hillsides (usually made of stone). This artifact also shows plenty of water for crops; in areas of low-rainfall, gardens were supplied with irrigation ditches to get their water. (Cavendish Square)
Artifact 5:
Picture/Source : Teocalli, the great pyramid (“ Aztec Architecture”)
Description/Source: The architecture of Aztecs intended to give off a sense of immense power. Yet, still manage to represent and integrate their strong dedication toward their religious beliefs. It’s monumental legacy is indicated in the stunning designs of temples, shrines, palaces and even everyday homes. This artifact presents one of the greatest temples was made in the form of a stepped pyramid. The Aztecs knew it as a “Teocalli”, built a line to two nearby sacrificial volcanos. The magnificent structure began to be constructed in 1325 CE. (Saunders 16-17).
Artifact 6:
Picture/Source: Aztec shield (Universal IMages Group)
Description/Source: The Aztecs had a vast variety of weapons and protection. The army soldiers were organized based on their experience and even had lots of respected power throughout the empire (even with the nobles and the emperor). They payed tribute for the army and it thrived. The shield shows how their culture was infused into their intricate and well-working warfare (Cavendish Square).
Effects of Spanish Conquest
Artifact 7:
Picture/Source: Map of Spanish Conquest on the Aztecs (Cavendish Square)
Description/Source: A respected Spanish captain known as Hernán Cortás landed in Mexico in 1519. He succeeded in building up his army by allying with Aztecs competing forces. As his forces headed toward the grand city of Tenochtitlán, his ultimate vision was to conquer their territory and even colonize it with the power under his name. The map shows the vast area in which they conquered. (“Aztecs”).
Artifact 8:
Picture/Source: Cowhorn of blended aspects (Private Collection, London)
Description/Source: This cowhorn displays carvings of the Aztec gods and cultures. Yet, the Spanish ships coming on the bottom and colliding with it. This displays the tense atmosphere during the Spanish conquest. The culture and daily means/aspects of daily life constantly collided with the Spanish and slowly started to deteriorate. (“Aztecs”)
Artifact 9:
Picture/Source: Feather/Gold hat gifted by Montezuma (Vienna, Australia)
Description/Source: Riot rose as they Cortaz in, and the (last) Aztec emperor Montezuma II attempted to pacify them with riches such as gold. They denied and ended up taking over the area. Many died from poor treatment in work conditions and disease. The artifact displays the gold and feather worked that that Montezuma gave to Cortaz in return for surrender. (“Aztecs)

Room 3 - Interesting Incas
Culture
Artifact 1:
picture/source Quesha(Inca) women weaving on a horizontal single-heddle loom. (Britannica)
Description/Source: the ican women practiced many types of weaving used today they did while taking care of the household ex cooking cleaning and caring for the children, the country of origin is peru. This image shows culture because it shows what the (Inca Weavings)
Artifact 2:
Picture/Source :Andean kero or ritual drinking vessel is decorated with Inca geometric designs.(britannica)
Description/Source: The cups were made in pairs because it was proper in ican manners to drink chicha or beer together, the country of origin is peru. This artifact is very important because it shows what pride the inca took in pottery and in manners. (Inca Cup with Geometric Design)
Artifact 3:
Picture/Source: with serpents. Probably used for religious libations.
Description/Source:The dish was made for religious practices, the country of origin is peru. This dish is very important because it symbolizes that the inca took religion very seriously, and took pride in their work (britannica)
Achievements
Artifact 4:
Picture/Source: upper level of the temple of the sun(britannica)
Description/Source: The inca made the sun temple and many other buildings without mortar, they had to find stone pieces that fit with each other. The country of origin is equador, The technological feat is important because it shows how the inca took pride in their work making it special and the best (Sun Temple)
Artifact 5:
Picture/Source: Inca Ruins of Machu Picchu (Britannica)
Description/Source: Inca people had a great understanding for architecture, which left them a great legacy. They produced models of buildings and towns. This influenced how they could live and how the later people lived, off of their architecture. (Ruins of Machu Picchu, Britannica)
Artifact 6:
Picture/Source: Bronze Knife of Inca Workmanship (Britannica)
Description/Source: The Inca people used bronze tools like this, from Peru to create different objects, like the knife which is made of inca workmanship. They cut ginormous blocks to build into different buildings from the iron tools (¨Peruvian Bronze Knife)
Effects of Spanish Conquest
Artifact 7:
Picture/Source Spaniards destroying mexican idols (Britannica)
Description/Source: The spanish conquistadors destroyed the mexican idols because they were against what they believed.Origin is central mexico. (Britannica)
Artifact 8:
Picture/Source: Inca natives of peru collecting a ransom of gold and silver for the spaniards(Britannica)
Description/Source: The inca people had to collect ransom of gold and silver because the spaniards had their kings and if they did not pay he would die. Origin is peru. (Spaniards collecting Ransom)
Artifact 9:
Picture/Source:Capture Atahualpa the inca king (britannica)
Description/Source: The inca king was captured and held for ransom by the spaniards, he was the last king. This happened because of the spanish conquest, origin is peru(Capture Atahualpa the Inca king)