What is the Meaning & Definition of Mesoamerica
Mesoamerica is the name by which refers to the region spanning about half of Mexico some Central American countries such as El Salvador, Belize, Guatemala and part of Honduras, Costa Rica and Nicaragua. This region receives this designation because it is considered half (meso in Greek means 'medium') intermediate between North America and South America from a technical point of view.
However, the term or designation of Mesoamerica is especially used to refer to an area not defined by political boundaries of countries in this area if not for being the area of America in which various cultures and pre-Columbian civilizations of importance had seat before the arrival of the white man (for example the Aztecs, the Mayans The Olmecs, the Zapotecs and the Mexica among many others). These pre-Columbian societies kept some traits in common between all regardless that some were stronger and more centralized than others.
The surface of the area known as Mesoamerica always has been rich in resources mining but also agricultural territory is extremely fertile and profitable for planting. Also, to be surrounded by sea water, or oceanic, Mesoamerica has important fisheries resources. Today, this region is especially visited by tourists seeking beautiful beaches and relaxing waters of the Caribbean.
The cultures of pre-Columbian societies was the characteristics common to the different societies that settled there. Mostly, these ethnic groups had an advanced development of mathematical and astronomical, with similar ritual practices (many of them approved of human sacrifice), the belicidad of their spirits, social organization and daily customs that had to do with the realization of different kinds of activities and tasks. In many ways, and despite these societies have been conquered by the Spaniards, the roots of these cultures were so strong that many of its elements may be visible today.
However, the term or designation of Mesoamerica is especially used to refer to an area not defined by political boundaries of countries in this area if not for being the area of America in which various cultures and pre-Columbian civilizations of importance had seat before the arrival of the white man (for example the Aztecs, the Mayans The Olmecs, the Zapotecs and the Mexica among many others). These pre-Columbian societies kept some traits in common between all regardless that some were stronger and more centralized than others.
The surface of the area known as Mesoamerica always has been rich in resources mining but also agricultural territory is extremely fertile and profitable for planting. Also, to be surrounded by sea water, or oceanic, Mesoamerica has important fisheries resources. Today, this region is especially visited by tourists seeking beautiful beaches and relaxing waters of the Caribbean.
The cultures of pre-Columbian societies was the characteristics common to the different societies that settled there. Mostly, these ethnic groups had an advanced development of mathematical and astronomical, with similar ritual practices (many of them approved of human sacrifice), the belicidad of their spirits, social organization and daily customs that had to do with the realization of different kinds of activities and tasks. In many ways, and despite these societies have been conquered by the Spaniards, the roots of these cultures were so strong that many of its elements may be visible today.