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mayans also grew beans, squash, avocados, pears, sweet potato's, guava, chili peppers, papayas and tomatoes. Mayans used a farming technique called milpa,also known as the slash and burn technique.the Mayans would burn down the land that was covered and the cut down the remaining foliage. This technique posed a problem because the land wouldn't last very long. The Mayans cycled through different areas to keep a stable farming.
Science And Technology The Mayans developed a variety of technology throughout their history. In fact, they are considered one of the most scientifically advanced societies in Mesoamerica. Amongst other accomplishments, they created a variety of weapons (including spears, clubs and blades) with very little to no metal; instead, they used brittle minerals such as obsidian and chert.