Maya Agriculture

Maya agriculture was advanced for its time, primarily based on maize as a staple crop. They used techniques like slash-and-burn farming, terracing, and raised fields to manage challenging terrains and improve soil fertility. The Maya also cultivated beans, squash, and other crops, practicing crop rotation to maintain land productivity. Their sophisticated understanding of weather and soil helped sustain large populations in dense cities. Agriculture was central to Maya society, economy, and religion, supporting community life and fostering elaborate rituals associated with planting and harvest seasons.