Mexican History and Culture

From the http://www.VideoSource.com Global Village Travel Guide
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Bordered to the north by the United States,
and to the south by Central America,
most of Mexico is mountainous. Spanish is the official language of Mexico
but many of the Indian cultures still speak their native languages,
and even though Mexicans are the product of four centuries of European influence,
they have not abandoned their Indian past. In fact,
the Mexican people are proud of their rich heritage as they continue to carry on customs dating back hundreds of years. More than 22 distinct Indian cultures survive today
from the Huichol in the north to the Maya and Zapotec in the south. Mexico is truly a timeless country
as ancient and modern customs and values come together to weave a complex and fascinating tapestry.
The beginning of civilization in Mexico is still a mystery
and even though there are over 11,000 ruins already excavated,
new discoveries are constantly changing our information about the past. Nobody really knows what remains hidden in the jungle, or what new discovery may unlock secrets that have eluded archaeologists and historians for generations. It's a giant puzzle that lacks all the necessary pieces to complete the picture of ancient culture and tradition. It's a certainty, though that we have much to learn from the ancient civilizations of mexico...... it is already understood that their grasp of sophisticated mathematics and astronomy was phenomenal.
The Maya Calendar for example is more accurate than our own, calculated so perfectly that it requires no leap year..

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