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Deep within the jungles of Mexico and Guatemala and extending into the limestone shelf of the Yucatan peninsula lie the mysterious temples and Mayan pyramids

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Where all did the ancient Maya's build their pyramids?

The ancient Maya built their pyramids primarily in present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras. Notable sites include Tikal and Calakmul in Guatemala, Chichen Itza and Uxmal in Mexico, and Copán in Honduras. These pyramids served various purposes, including religious ceremonies, tombs for elites, and as platforms for temples, reflecting the Maya's complex society and cosmology.


Who built the first pyramids in the Americas?

what is the region that includes what is is now mexico and partss of central america


Who built the Maya pyramids?

The Mayans.


What were Maya pyramids built for?

built elabroate limestone pyramids for religious mcermonies


Where are the pyramids in Mexico?

There are no Incan pyramids in Mexico. Either you are looking for Aztec or Mayan pyramids in central and southern Mexico or you are looking for the Inca pyramids located in Peru (South America)


How are the Maya and Aztec similar?

Both native groups had similar traditions, calendars, weapons, and both were in Mexico. Both tribes built pyramids and mud houses.


What feats of craftsmanship are the Maya known for?

their pyramids.


What was the maya art and architecture?

architecture was pyramids


Where are the incan pyramids in Mexico?

There are no Incan pyramids in Mexico. Either you are looking for Aztec or Mayan pyramids in central and southern Mexico or you are looking for the Inca pyramids located in Peru (South America)


Where did the early Maya live?

The early Maya lived in the Yucatan Peninsula. There, they made amazing pyramids.


What were the Maya stone buildings called?

The Maya stone buildings were called "pyramids." These structures were typically used for ceremonial purposes, such as honoring gods or performing rituals. The Maya pyramids were often adorned with intricate carvings and decorations.


What is the difference between the Maya and Teotihuacan civilizations?

The Maya civilization flourished in present-day southern Mexico and Central America, known for their sophisticated hieroglyphic writing, mathematics, and astronomy. Teotihuacan, located in central Mexico, was a dominant city-state known for its monumental pyramids and urban planning. The Maya had city-states with decentralized governance, while Teotihuacan had a more centralized political structure.