Maya of Ancient and Modern Yucatan

The discoveries of archaeologists shows the high degree of civilization attained by the Maya people centuries ago. The Maya developed their own system of hieroglyphic writing and astronomers devised a calendar. A few Yucatecans still live in thatched huts, but most now live in modern cities. New industries are being researched and developed; transport systems improved; and greater emphasis placed on education. A new civilization is growing in this ancient land.

Credits

director

Arthur G. Evans

producer

Guy Haselton

production company

Bailey Film Productions

Duration

00:22:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1965

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

25878

Language

English

Subject categories

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrialization

Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Cities and towns - Growth

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cities and towns - Growth

History → Civilization

History → Civilization, Ancient

History → Mayas

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1965

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