MEXICO, THE MAYA HERITAGE (SD)

Decoding the stones

An episode from the series CIVILIZATIONS' LEGACY

Synopsis

At the start of the 16th century, Mexico counted barely 10 million people but a 3,000 years old civilization.

With the invading Spanish conquistadors, two worlds collided and merged while still preserving the heritage of the Mesoamerican cultures.

Olmecs, Toltecs, Zapotecs, Mixtecs, Aztecs and especially Mayas have all left their mark on this proud nation.