They where built as temples
The Mexicans or the Aztecs built the temples of Mexico City
Acropolis means 'high city' - it was initially the fortress of the early settlement around which the city developed. Various structures were built on the plateau - temples, treasuries etc over the centuries Thos building most obvious today were built in the second half of the 5th Century BCE.
It was the fort of a city. Temples were built on it. The treasury was located there under protection of the city patron god.
.... built lots of temples and statues.
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The people built her a city and named it after her: Athens. (because she gave the people the first olive tree). Answer 2: They also built temples and sculptures in her honor, the greatest temple of all was the Parthenon in Athens.
They were called Ziggurats. Each city in Mesopotamia had one.
The Aztec temples were built by the Aztec people under the direction of their rulers and religious leaders. The most famous temple, Templo Mayor, in their capital city of Tenochtitlan, was constructed in stages and dedicated to various deities. The temples were significant religious and ceremonial structures in Aztec society.
The city, its harbours, its temples, its army and navy, and its empire.
Temples and palaces were sources of pride for the city. Massive temples were built for religious worshipping. The large size of the sculptures inspired common people. :D
Ramses built and restored sphinx, completed the temple of karnak and built himself a city with 4 temples as well as gardens and orchards. He also built the rock temple at Abu-Simbal