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Mexico
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Mesoweb: An Exploration of Mesoamerican Cultures 
 This site is "devoted to ancient Mesoamerica and its cultures: the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, Teotihuacano, Toltec, Mixtec, Zapotec and others." Find photos, map, animations, videos, rubbings of Maya sculptures, and an illustrated encyclopedia. Includes related links. Some information in Spanish. A joint venture of the Pre-Columbian Art Research Institute (PARI) and Mexico's Instituto Nacional de Antropologia y Historia (INAH). http://www.mesoweb.com/ Topics: Archaeology, History By Place, Native Americans, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Jul 5, 2004 Mexico: Splendors of Thirty Centuries
This exhibit explores the history of Mexican art, beginning in 1500 BC. It looks at pre-Columbian archaeological sites including those of the Olmecs and Mayas, Chichén Itzá, Monte Alban, Teotihuacán, and Tenochtitlán. It continues with the art of religious structures, secular institutions, and landscapes. It then brings the viewer up to the 20th century and includes images of the works of Diego Rivera, Siqueiros, Orozco, Frida Kahlo, and others. Each image is accompanied by a brief description. Also includes an art game, a timeline, other activities, related readings, and links. http://www.humanities-interactive.org/splendors/ Topics: Archaeology, Art by Region, History By Place, Native Americans Last updated Jul 21, 2005 The Sport of Life and Death: The Mesoamerican Ballgame
Explore the Mesoamerican world and the history of this ancient ball game from over 3000 years ago. Learn about the culture, artwork, game in nine cultures including the Olmec, Maya, Toltec, and Aztec. There is a timeline displaying what was simultaneously occurring around the world. There is also information about the game, uniform, court, and ball as well as an opportunity to experience the game either by watching or playing. http://www.ballgame.org/ Topics: Archaeology, History By Place, Native Americans Last updated Aug 29, 2002 |
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