The Mayan civilization is one of the most mysterious civilizations in history. The civilization was highly populated and full of life and for some reason, the temples were all abandoned. This left many artifacts in three categories of accomplishments, culture, and fall. The most influential mesoamerican area is the Mayans because their influence is seen sometimes in modern times.
The Mayan cultural artifacts can allow many people today to see their own roots and origins. Altar Q is one such artifact. It allows people to see the past rulers and is important especially to historians. This is because it is for sacrificing to the gods and was also engraved with 16 rulers with portraits and names (Perl 60). An example of an artifact showing Mayan
