ROUTE OF THE MAYA

MEXICO, GUATEMALA, HONDURAS, BELIZE AND EL SALVADOR

Join Klaus Lorenz for a presentation on his trip through Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize and El Salvador. More than 3000 years ago, a civilization emerged from the forests of Central America, flourished until about 900 AD, and then vanished. In that time, they created a complex writing system, devised a calendar equivalent to our own, introduced the concept of zero in mathematics, predicted lunar and solar eclipses, and built the tallest structures in the Western Hemisphere at that time. Their remains are scattered across Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize and El Salvador. From ruins to rituals to rural villages, and we will trace with slides the footsteps of this culture. Along the way, we will meet modern-day descendants preserving the Mayan legacy.

Klaus is well known to those of you who regularly attend INL. He has traveled to over 70 countries and shared many of these adventures with us at the Library Program. He is retired from CSU and enjoys traveling the world.

Join us Tuesday June 10, 2008 at the Main Library or Thursday June 26, 2008 at the Harmony Library for this presentation on Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize and El Salvador!!

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