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About
Their history is shrouded in mystery.
Their civilization guided by the stars.
The ancient Maya held many secrets that have for centuries remained buried until now.
Take a journey through the mysterious land of the Maya in this landmark exhibition - a world premiere at the Royal Ontario Museum that features many never-before-seen artifacts.
Discover their sacred rulers, ingenious architectural feats, elaborate writing system, bloodletting rituals and cosmology of death and resurrection.
From the truth behind the 2012 end-of-days legend, to their puzzling collapse, their secrets are finally revealed.
Original ROM footage of historically significant sites in Mexico, touchable models of artifacts, and a series of thought-proving lectures will immerse visitors and parents in an educational and entertaining journey back in time.
This exhibition is result of an exciting collaboration between the ROM, the Canadian Museum of Civilization and the National Institute of Anthropology and History.
This exhibition was co-produced by the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) and the Canadian Museum of Civilization (CMC), in collaboration with the National Institute of Anthropology and History (CONACULTA-INAH). Image: Incense burner stand depicting the Jaguar God of the Underworld (detail). Ceramic, Late Classic (600-900 CE). Comitán, Chiapas, Mexico. Museo Regional de Chiapas. Image (c) CONACULTA.-INAH.-MEX. Jorge Vertiz 2011. Reproduction Authorized by the National Institute of Anthropology and History. Temple photograph: Ariadne Van Zandbergen / www.africaimagelibrary.com. The ROM is an agency of the Government of Ontario.