The Mayan Indians lived in Central America to Mexico. They were a large group and well civilized. They were thought to have started their first civilization in 813 B.C. The Mayans are known for their pyramids and burial mounds. Today we have found remains of burial mounds. The Mayans were enemy's with the Spanish. The Spanish destroyed the Mayans because they had better weapons than the Mayans.This is how the Mayans became extinct.
The Mayan Indians used bows five feet long and spears. The tips of the arrows and spears were made of bronze. The Mayan Indians were at war with the Spanish for 39 years. Finally the Spanish won. The Mayans hunted squirrels,racoons, and small birds. The Mayan Indians used horses to run away from enemies.
The Mayan Indians traded with the Cherokee Indians and the Inca. They traded salt and bronze. They were also known to paint. They would paint pictures on leather predicting the future. The Cherokee were always allies with the Mayans. When the Cherokee were at war with someone the Mayan would help them.