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Some structures at the top of the Mayan "pyramids" are for apparent religious ceremonial purposes, but some structures are believed to be astronomical observatories. Many of the structures are in very bad condition and their purpose is not certain. A simple answer would be that the top of a pyramid is a good place to observe not only the heavens but the surrounding area.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoThey built observatories so people would be able to study the sky.
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∙ 10y agoTo get better observations of the sky, I guess...
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∙ 6y agoSo that their priests could watch the stars and plan the best times for relegious festivals
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∙ 11y agobecause they believed in life after death
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∙ 10y agowhy did the mayans build observations
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∙ 11y agoTo observe the stars
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How long did the Maya take to build a temple?
It took about 15 years to build a regular Maya temple.
What the Maya did not build?
nora did think
Why did Maya build temples?
for sacrifical reason
How did trade strengthened the Maya Civilization?
As the trade increased villages grew. By about AD 200, the Maya had begun to build large cities in Mesoamerica.
Why might builders today be impressed with Maya building methods?
because its diffrent how we build today
Why did the Maya build observatories at the top of their pyramids.?
because they believed in life after death
Did the Aztecs build observatories?
yes
How did the Mayas examine the skies?
The were the first people to build observatories
What would the Maya use the observatories for?
The Maya used observatories to study celestial events such as the movement of the stars, planets, and the sun. They believed these observations could help them predict important events like eclipses and agricultural cycles. The knowledge gained from these observations was used to develop their calendar system and for religious purposes.
In what year did the Maya build their last monument?
what year was the Maya build in Mexico
How long did the Maya take to build a temple?
It took about 15 years to build a regular Maya temple.
What did the Maya study from observation?
The Maya studied astronomy, calendrics, agriculture, and the movements of celestial bodies from observation. They built impressive observatories and used their knowledge to develop sophisticated calendars and accurately predict celestial events.
Who did the Maya build build pyramids and temples for?
My mama out of condums
How did the maya build home?
abode
What the Maya did not build?
nora did think
What did the Maya study from the observatories?
buildings to study Astronomy
Where did ancient Maya build cities?
In Mesoamerica
