He Colonial Period It should be considered as part of this sequence, since although the conquest meant a drastic change in the way of life of the Mayan groups, it was not their end either.
Apart from the purely war effects, the greatest disaster was caused by epidemics, which in many regions reduced the population to less than 10% of its original inhabitants.
In the religious sphere, the Mayan populations were also forced to change beliefs, which never completely happened, and thanks to many clandestine practices, traditional beliefs have survived to this day; yes, through syncretic processes that assimilated many Christian elements.
However, this was not new, since in pre-Hispanic times it was very common to assimilate deities from other regions of Mesoamerica. The economy was also considerably transformed, although the agricultural base remained in rural communities and continues to be the way to provide daily sustenance.
When analyzing these 4,000 years of history, the Mayan culture must be recognized as one of the most ancient in America and throughout the world. It is a cultural heritage that is an intrinsic part of each country, and that is expressed through the vestiges of its cities, its admirable works of art and the stories written with hieroglyphs, but also in the elements of its culture that form day after day. part of the daily life of those who live in this privileged region.
This is why Mayan cultural expressions are found today through their colorful textiles and crafts, their gastronomy and religious festivals.
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