The Hispanic American ExperienceThe Hispanic American Experience

Discover the ancient civilizations that thrived in the Americas thousands of years before European settlers arrived. The Maya, Aztecs, and Incas were three distinct and powerful civilizations that dominated Central and South America before the arrival of the Europeans in the 16th century. The Maya were renowned for their art, architecture, and astronomical achievements, while the Aztecs were a militaristic people who built a vast empire.