The Rainforests Of The Ancient Mayans Are Still Pristine

The Rainforests Of The Ancient Mayans Are Still Pristine

by Linda Patterson

The rainforest of the Mayan is the second largest rainforest in the world next to the Amazon rainforest. It covers the region of Mexico, Belize and North Guatemala. These regions are deemed to be the most well known destinations for Mayan jungle tours and adventure family vacations. It houses a variety of animal and plant species which can only be found in this region. Its rich natural resources had provided the ancient Maya civilization during its existence.

The Maya tropical rainforest remains to be attractive, unspoiled and protected. Since the ancient Mayans came to exist centuries back they must have been circled by tall trees providing an impassable cover overhead as well as thick bushes at their feet. Nevertheless, acknowledgment would go to the ancient members of this civilization to have determined ways to make use of the wildlife in the very best way possible as well as adapt to the forest to be given loads of benefits.

Born as gifted healers, they get their power to heal from the nature that surrounds them. The healers use the jungle's natural resources to make remedies. Traditional healing rituals that originated many years ago were passed by their forefathers to the succeeding generations. During the ritual, the blessings from the four natural elements such as fire, earth, air and water are invoked.

The climate in this region is typically pleasant as dry and wet season can be experienced. Given that a rainforest has the vulnerable ecosystem, it really is essential for virtually any society that desires to prosper to become sensitive towards its natural environment. The Mayas give immense importance to their surroundings through protecting it.

The Mayas have built their huge cities in the tropical rainforest even if it has a thin layer of top soil and this has made the historians wondering. Research revealed that the Mayans were able to provide for its huge population for many centuries through their ingenious ways of storing rainwater and farming methods. Their civilization could have been saved if they were able to properly manage their available resources.

They were able to provide for their city through building large water reservoirs which were first discovered in 2010 by archaeologists inside the walls of the Uxul Mayan city. The reservoir has a large area that is why they called it monster pools. They also referred to these as 'aguadas' which supply drinking water to the city dwellers. The base of the aguada was discovered to have been made with ceramic shards and the top covering was created from limestone, a rock which is bountiful in these areas. People have been impressed with the originality of this system owing to the fact that the water is locked securely from all of the sides of the reservoir, guaranteeing water supply throughout the dry months.

The quality of their building construction as well as their majestic structures left the world in admiration. They have employed the limestone in the rainforests as construction materials which have displayed their skillfulness and that have made it possible for their constructions to have withstood the test of time.

The renowned Mayas ceramic art is brought on by the supply of clay on the banks of lakes and rivers which was first collected and after that shaped to be able to come up with amazing artworks. The Mayans are remembered through the rainforest that they have protected for countless years which continues to provide natural resources to the modern generation.

Seeing what lies in the heart of the Maya tropical jungle and exploring the magnificent ancient Mayan ruins through a guided adventure travel tour offers an experience of a lifetime.



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