Mayan Industry

Farming

The primary Maya crop was maize.  Maize was used in many different forms of Maya cuisine.  Using irrigation canals, Mayas also grew avocados, melons, beans, and chili peppers.

Trade Locations

The Mayans traded in:

  • Mexico


  • Honduras


  • Guatemala

Objects Traded for

The Mayas traded for many things including:

  • cotton

     

  • cacao

     

  • gold

     

  • copper

     

  • jade

     

  • honey

     

  • feathers

     

  • granite

     

  • marble

     

  • salt

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