When the first archaeological digs came they discovered the large amount of gold and God related objects. Then they would cross reference these with the research they have already fund out and see if it matched up. Also they would translate the hieroglyphics.
This is probably a better answer than the previous one.
Buildings,pyramids,gods and clothing
Pyramids were symbols of power among these cultures. At first they were dedicated to the Mesoamerican gods, but they also became a symbol of the capacity to carry out large works of engineering.
the ancient mayans did not build the pyramids ancient egypt did
to protect the pyramids
to please their gods
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Pyramids were used as tombs for the pharaohs and they were thought of as the gods' staircase to the heavens.
The pyramids were not invented. The ancient Egyptian pyramids were built by Jews that were enslaved by Egyptians as gifts to the gods and as tombs for the dead Pharaohs to rest
no actaly it was the Aztec were they built step pyramids for making sacrafices to there gods.
They are kept in pyramids because they are protected by the gods and amulets/ spells that were placed in the pyramid when they died.
Pyramids and Temples were built to honor and to worship Gods and Pharaoh's.
Shine up to the gods?