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Achievements of Mesoamerica. Maya  Science & Technology-  Solar Calendar  Zero  Arts & Architecture  Temple pyramids  Weaving  Language & Writing.

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1 Achievements of Mesoamerica

2 Maya  Science & Technology-  Solar Calendar  Zero  Arts & Architecture  Temple pyramids  Weaving  Language & Writing  Most complex system of writing in Americas- Glyphs  Different Dialects

3 Aztec’s  Science & Technology-  Building Island City  Chinampas  Causeways  Arts & Architecture  Poetry  Stone temples/Double Stairs  Language & Writing-  Pictographs

4 Inca  Science & Technology-  System of Roads  Suspension Bridges  Terraces  Trephination  Arts & Architecture  “sweat of the sun”  Language & Writing  Quecha

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