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The '''Mayans''' are an indigenous peoples from [[Central America]], particularly [[Mexico]] and the [[Yucatán peninsula]]. Their civilization spanned across most of the region, including several small islands throughout the [[West Indies]], and after their decline many of their temples were left in ruin. | The '''Mayans''' are an indigenous peoples from [[Central America]], particularly [[Mexico]] and the [[Yucatán peninsula]]. Their civilization spanned across most of the region, including several small islands throughout the [[Caribbean|West Indies]], and after their decline many of their temples were left in ruin. | ||
The Mayans also constructed a number of stone columns, known as [[Mayan stelae|stelae]], that revealed the location of hidden keys spread throughout the region. These keys would unlock a door hidden under a temple in the Mayan city of [[Tulum]] and grant access to a set of armor created from collected pieces of [[First Civilization]] | The Mayans also constructed a number of stone columns, known as [[Mayan stelae|stelae]], that revealed the location of hidden keys spread throughout the region. These keys would unlock a door hidden under a temple in the Mayan city of [[Tulum]] and grant access to a set of armor created from collected pieces of [[First Civilization]] [[Shards of Eden|metals]].<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
During the [[Age of Discovery]], [[Hernán Cortés]] came into contact with two Spaniards, {{Wiki|Gonzalo Guerrero}} and {{Wiki|Gerónimo de Aguilar}}, living with the Mayans. The two men spoke the Mayan language, which would allow them to translate, in tangent with a native [[Aztecs|Aztec]] speak, what Cortés wished to say.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' - [[Rome: Chapter 4 - Giovanni Borgia]]</ref> | During the [[Age of Discovery]], [[Hernán Cortés]] came into contact with two Spaniards, {{Wiki|Gonzalo Guerrero}} and {{Wiki|Gerónimo de Aguilar}}, living with the Mayans. The two men spoke the Mayan language, which would allow them to translate, in tangent with a native [[Aztecs|Aztec]] speak, what Cortés wished to say.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' - [[Rome: Chapter 4 - Giovanni Borgia]]</ref> | ||
By 1715, the Aztecs and Mayans had come into contact with the [[Assassins]] and, thanks in part to a mutual wish for freedom from oppression, formed an alliance of sorts. Such was the unity that a number of natives had joined the Order, including [[Ah Tabai]] - a Mayan who had obtained the rank of [[Mentor]], and chosen to headquarter the local Assassins in Tulum. Another Mayan settlement, [[Chichen Itza]], was built on top of a First Civilization [[Temples|temple]]. | By 1715, the Aztecs and Mayans had come into contact with the [[Assassins]] and, thanks in part to a mutual wish for freedom from oppression, formed an alliance of sorts. Such was the unity that a number of natives had joined the Order, including [[Ah Tabai]] - a Mayan who had obtained the rank of [[Mentor]], and chosen to headquarter the local Assassins in Tulum.<ref name="AC4"/> Another Mayan settlement, [[Chichen Itza]], was built on top of a First Civilization [[Temples|temple]]. | ||
By the later part of the 18th century, the [[Templars]] were transporting [[ | By the later part of the 18th century, the [[Templars]] were transporting [[Slavery|slaves]] from [[Cuba]] and [[Louisiana]] to excavate the site, though their prize, the [[Prophecy Disks|Prophecy Disk]], was ultimately claimed by the Assassin [[Aveline de Grandpré]] in 1772.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III: Liberation]]''</ref> | ||
The [[Captain Kidd's Sawtooth Cutlass|sword]] of the privateer [[William Kidd]] was hidden in the ruins of [[Cerros]], modern day [[Belize]], before being recovered by [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] in 1774.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | The [[Captain Kidd's Sawtooth Cutlass|sword]] of the privateer [[William Kidd]] was hidden in the ruins of [[Cerros]], modern day [[Belize]], before being recovered by [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] in 1774.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The {{Wiki|Mesoamerican Long Count calendar}} was the inspiration for the December | *The {{Wiki|Mesoamerican Long Count calendar}} was the inspiration for the 21 December 2012 date of the [[2012 coronal mass ejection|catastrophe]] that [[Desmond Miles]] works to prevent in the games. | ||
== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Indigenous peoples of the Americas]] | [[Category:Indigenous peoples of the Americas]] | ||
[[Category:Mayans]] | [[Category:Mayans| ]] | ||
Revision as of 08:46, 17 February 2014
The Mayans are an indigenous peoples from Central America, particularly Mexico and the Yucatán peninsula. Their civilization spanned across most of the region, including several small islands throughout the West Indies, and after their decline many of their temples were left in ruin.
The Mayans also constructed a number of stone columns, known as stelae, that revealed the location of hidden keys spread throughout the region. These keys would unlock a door hidden under a temple in the Mayan city of Tulum and grant access to a set of armor created from collected pieces of First Civilization metals.[1]
History
During the Age of Discovery, Hernán Cortés came into contact with two Spaniards, Gonzalo Guerrero and Gerónimo de Aguilar, living with the Mayans. The two men spoke the Mayan language, which would allow them to translate, in tangent with a native Aztec speak, what Cortés wished to say.[2]
By 1715, the Aztecs and Mayans had come into contact with the Assassins and, thanks in part to a mutual wish for freedom from oppression, formed an alliance of sorts. Such was the unity that a number of natives had joined the Order, including Ah Tabai - a Mayan who had obtained the rank of Mentor, and chosen to headquarter the local Assassins in Tulum.[1] Another Mayan settlement, Chichen Itza, was built on top of a First Civilization temple.
By the later part of the 18th century, the Templars were transporting slaves from Cuba and Louisiana to excavate the site, though their prize, the Prophecy Disk, was ultimately claimed by the Assassin Aveline de Grandpré in 1772.[3]
The sword of the privateer William Kidd was hidden in the ruins of Cerros, modern day Belize, before being recovered by Ratonhnhaké:ton in 1774.[4]
Trivia
- The Mesoamerican Long Count calendar was the inspiration for the 21 December 2012 date of the catastrophe that Desmond Miles works to prevent in the games.