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STAYING ALIVE IN THE PAST

Imagine you find yourself all alone in an unfamiliar place. A place like nowhere you’ve seen before. You’ve travelled 1200 years back in time to the ancient Maya civilization in 800 CE.

What will you need to do to survive? A time-travelling explorer will need essentials like food and water to stay alive. But you’ll need more than a water bot tle and a few snacks. They do things differently in the past , so you need knowledge to keep you safe.

What are you worried about?

• How do I explore a place I don’t know without a map?

• Where will I find shelter?

• What can I eat for lunch?

MEET THE MAYA

The Maya live in part of the North American continent. Their civilization is made up of many dif ferent city-states. Each city-state has its own ruler. The rulers often start wars with each other. Don’t get caught up in their battles. That could land you in real trouble!

Marvel at the palaces and pyramids in Maya cities, such as Tikal and Calakmul.

Food is grown on farmland reclaimed from swamps and forests around each city.

Travel between cities is through rainforests criss-crossed by tracks and rivers.