Mayan Art and Cultural Discoveries

In the Guatemalan rainforest, archaeologist William Saturno discovered a Mayan art gem in the city of Schultun. The site, believed to be a Mayan home or workspace, features well-preserved murals and mysterious symbols. Unique art displays, including a seated king and figures with headdresses, were found. Numerical figures on a third wall suggest a Mayan worldview focused on continuity rather than endings. The findings are published in Science and National Geographic.

What did William Saturno discover in the rainforest of Guatemala?

• A lost city of gold

• An ancient Roman artifact

• A Mayan art gem

• A new species of plant

What was the purpose of the rocks placed by the Maya?

• To mark territory boundaries

• To fill in structures no longer needed

• To build new structures

• To create sculptures

What unique feature was found on the mural?

• A group of figures with miter-style headdresses

• A depiction of a Mayan god

• A map of the Mayan empire

• A scene of a Mayan festival

What do the numerical figures on the third wall represent?

• Trade routes

• Counting and calendar calculations

• Mayan myths

• Astronomical calculations

What was the Maya's perspective on the future according to the symbols?

• They expected a new beginning

• They believed in a cyclical end of the world

• They predicted an imminent apocalypse

• They sought assurance of continuity

In which publication were the findings reported?

• Science and National Geographic

• Journal of Archaeology

• Mayan History Journal

• The New York Times