Rustic wooden table filled with ingredient for preparing homemade chocolate truffles.

Temple I or Temple of the Giant Jaguar at Tikal, Guatemala

View of the Kukulcan Temple in the archa...CHICHEN ITZA, MEXICO: View of the Kukulcan Temple in the archaeological site of Chichen Itza, state of Yucatan on June 25th, 2007. The Kukulcan Temple is among the leading contenders to be the new seven wonders of the world. The seven winners will be announced July 7, 2007 in Lisbon, Portugal. AFP PHOTO/Marte REBOLLAR (Photo credit should read Marte REBOLLAR/AFP via Getty Images)

Ancient America was home to sophisticated civilizations such as the Maya, Inca, Olmec and Aztec societies, and mysterious ruins like Chichen Itza, Teotihuacan, Serpent Mound, Tikal, Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines.

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Ancient America was the home of many large, advanced civilizations including the Maya, Inca, Olmec and Aztec societies.

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Native American history spans an array of diverse groups and leaders, including Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse and Tecumseh, and events like the Trail of Tears, the French and Indian War and the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

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North America’s Ancient Cities

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