Ancient Maya Word Search

Find Maya cities, rulers, calendars, gods, writing, and the plants and materials of daily life.

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About the Ancient Maya Word Search

This puzzle covers the ancient Maya world of southern Mexico and Central America, including its cities, beliefs, writing, calendar systems, and everyday life. Look for places such as Tikal and Palenque, terms such as Long Count and hieroglyph, and resources such as maize and jade. It suits students studying Mesoamerican history and anyone curious about Maya culture.

All 48 words in this puzzle

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  • Astronomy
  • Ballcourt
  • Belize
  • Bonampak
  • Cacao
  • Calakmul
  • Calendar
  • Caracol
  • Cenote
  • Chaac
  • Chiapas
  • Chichen Itza
  • City-State
  • Coba
  • Codex
  • Copan
  • El Mirador
  • Glyph
  • Guatemala
  • Haab
  • Hieroglyph
  • Incense
  • Itzamna
  • Ixchel
  • Jade
  • Jaguar
  • Kukulkan
  • Limestone
  • Long Count
  • Maize
  • Maya
  • Mayapan
  • Milpa
  • Obsidian
  • Palenque
  • Peten
  • Pok-ta-pok
  • Popol Vuh
  • Pyramid
  • Quetzal
  • Quirigua
  • Rainforest
  • Stela
  • Temple
  • Tikal
  • Tzolk'in
  • Uxmal
  • Yucatan

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