Achievements of Mesoamericans

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ACHIEVEMENTS OF MESOAMERICANS Maya, Aztec, Inca

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Maya, Aztec, Inca. Achievements of Mesoamericans. The Maya. Textiles. Huipil Shirt/Tunic. The Maya. Stele. Glyphs. The Maya. Hand cut limestone. The Aztec. Chinampas – The floating gardens. The Aztec. Large stone temples. With double staircases. The Aztec. The complex calendar. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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ACHIEVEMENTS OF MESOAMERICANS

Maya, Aztec, Inca

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The Maya

Textiles Huipil Shirt/Tunic

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The Maya

Stele Glyphs

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The Maya

Hand cut limestone

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The Aztec

Chinampas – The floating gardens

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The Aztec

Large stone temples With double staircases

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The Aztec

The complex calendar

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The Aztec

Causeways linking islands to land

Modern chinampas

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The Inca

Terraced farming

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The Inca

The suspension bridge

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The Inca

Trephination

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The Inca

Quipu

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The Inca

Musical Instruments still used today