Mesoamerica refers to a historical cultural region extending from central Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. It includes civilizations like the Maya and Aztecs.
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Maya Civilization: An ancient civilization flourishing in Mesoamerica known for its hieroglyphic writing system and monumental structures like Chichen Itza.
Aztec Empire: A powerful empire centered around Tenochtitlan (present-day Mexico City) characterized by complex social structure and military prowess.
Chinampas: Artificial islands built by the Aztecs for agriculture on lake surfaces. They used these floating gardens to grow crops like maize.