Maya Southern Mesoamerica Population – n/g A.D. 250-1400 Highly developed written language & Large pyramids, temples, and carved stone monuments. Elaborate funeral practices & Societies ruled by aristocratic nobility Yucatan Peninsula has the largest known ball court. “Ballplayer” was among the ceremonial titles of Maya kings. Olmec Mexico’s Gulf Coast 1500-200B.C. First widespread art style & Mesoamerica’s mother culture Settled village life; rise of an elite class Pronounced Ole Mek…1st earliest artistic …showed first 75 words of 470 total…

…showed last 75 words of 470 total…the serpent. The serpent is shown crawling. Many cultures considered the feathered serpent to be a god. The Aztec called the deity “Quetzalcoatl.” Howler Monkey Manopla Monkey-tall handle used by ballplayer to hole the handstone. Monkey head was used to whack ball. The wear pattern suggests player was right handed. Remains of red plant can be seen on the stone. Howler monkeys are common in Southern Mesoamerica. Their name comes from their loud, howling call.