The Maya people were perhaps the greatest civilization to have ever existed. Their achievements ranged from engineering fantastic religious structures to developing complex systems of astronomy, mathematics, and hieroglyphic writing. The Meru people talk of their battle to be released from captivity by ‘Nguo Ntune’ (red-clothed people), referring to Arabs. The king of the Red People was powerful and often harsh upon his subjects, but no one knows for sure who the Red People actually were. Now… The Council of Elders, popularly known as Njuri Ncheke, has been governing the Meru people since the 17th Century. To become a member of the Njuri Ncheke is the highest social rank to which a Meru man can aspire. Members are carefully selected and comprise mature, composed, respected and incorruptible members of the community. I Kimathi wa Kinoti had been hand chosen by elders to represent the Meru people in this exhibition fight. The picture shows the last hit before victory! #guidenamedchris #themaya #mayan #battle #amerucan #meru #travel #explore #mexico #pandemictravel #openworld #adventure (at Valladolid, Yucatan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPwlQN_rZZj/?utm_medium=tumblr