Maya Ball Courts
Welcome to the fascinating world of the Maya Ball Courts, an integral part of the Mesoamerican cultures. These courts were not just sports arenas but also held significant cultural and religious importance.
The game was not merely a recreational activity; it was a ritual deeply embedded in the Mayan cosmology. The ball game symbolized the battle between gods and mankind, life and death, day and night.
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Design and Significance
These courts typically featured a large rectangular area with sloped sides where players skillfully aimed to pass a heavy rubber ball through stone hoops.
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