What could someone from the future understand about our civilization by exploring our empty cities? Is it enough to read what is carved in stone? What do we now know about the Maya; the sophisticated civilization which left behind an ancient writing system?
Join Maria Chester on a 4-week course exploring Mayan culture, society, economy, architecture and sacred texts.
This is a 4 part course, please only sign up if you can attend all 4 sessions.
This is the 1st of 3 series which Maria is offering, exploring ancient civilisations of the Americas. Another 2 series exploring Aztec & Inca civilisations will be available in to book for Dec/Jan & March respectively.
The Maya: Children of the Corn
- 8th November 4pm - Introduction
- 15th November 4pm - Society & Economy
- 22nd November 4pm - Chichen Itza
- 29 November 4pm - Sacred Books
Maria Chester
After studying Fine Arts, Maria Chester decided to go deeper and studied Art History becoming a Professor in Pre-Columbian Civilisations. Because of her first passion, which was Cave Art and Rock Art she also developed an interest in Archaeology, which gave her a frame for her constant research. She is multilingual and enjoys travelling. She taught in several South American universities as well as private institutions. Since 2007, she is the National Subject Adviser in American Archaeology and a member of East Berwickshire u3a.
This event will run weekly on Mondays at 4pm via Zoom.
All events run by u3a are for members only. If you would like to become a u3a member please visit our website
