Maya
Pronunciation: /ˈmʌɪ(j)ə, ˈmeɪ(j)ə/
Definition of Maya
noun ( plural same or Mayas)
adjective
The Maya civilization developed in southern Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize from the 2nd millennium bc, reaching its peak circa 300-circa 900 ad. Its remains include stone temples built on pyramids and ornamented with sculptures. The ancient Mayas used a system of hieroglyphic writing and an extremely accurate calendar system
Origin:
the name in Maya