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Featured Program:
The Exuberance of
Maya Civilization
Sat., Oct. 1 at 9:30 AM
All-Day Seminar
Palenque temple complex
The exuberance of Maya civilization is examined through their economy, marketplaces, arts, and their animistic spiritual beliefs that imbued ritual practitioners with
divination techniques,
cures, and prayers.
The Mayan legacy is
also explored.
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Smithsonian Connections:
View Mayan artifacts in the American Indian Museum’s collections.
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Dear ,
We invite you to join Smithsonian scholars as they travel back in time to explore ancient civilizations, unearthing histories mysteries.
THIS SATURDAY: The Maya civilization is noted for its distinctive art and architecture, written language, and astronomical and mathematical systems. Learn what sustained the Maya civilization's independent city-states for hundreds of years and gain insight into the people's lives and their religious beliefs.
Missing your Mummy? Catch this rare opportunity to view the Egyptian mummies that have long been in exile below the Natural History Museum. They have been dusted off, cleaned up, and are ready to meet you!
We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming programs and do hope that you will support us as a Smithsonian Associate member—members typically save 25% to 40% on program event tickets.
The diversity and superior quality of our programming is possible only because of the support of our members.
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on the Negev
Mon., Nov. 14 at 6:45 PM
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The Return of the Mummies!
Thur., Nov. 17 at 6:45 PM
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