The Mayans are not Mexican in the modern sense of the term. The Mayan civilization was an ancient Mesoamerican culture that flourished in regions that are now part of Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. While many Mayan descendants live in Mexico today, particularly in the Yucatán Peninsula, Chiapas, and Quintana Roo, they are part of a broader cultural and ethnic group that spans several countries. The term ‘Mexican’ refers to people from the modern nation of Mexico, which includes a diverse population with various ethnic backgrounds, including Mayan descendants.
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