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the ancient mayans did not build the pyramids ancient Egypt did

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To pleases the gods that they believed in.

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If I'm not mistaken they were made out of clay bricks.

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The Aztecs made pyramids to worship their gods. These temples were thought of as the home of the gods and goddesses. Inside the temples, there were offerings to the gods and goddesses.

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the mayans built the pyramids for there gods.

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the mayans built the pyramids because they have to live in

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What are at least three cultures an societies that have built pyramids?

Maya, Aztec, Egypt, Sudan.


What did the Aztec construct?

The ancient Mayan built pyramids.


What were Maya pyramids built for?

built elabroate limestone pyramids for religious mcermonies


Who built the Maya pyramids?

The Mayans.


How were Aztec pyramids built?

Aztec pyramids were built by layering stones and earth to create stepped structures. Wooden scaffolding and ramps were used to transport materials to the construction site. The stones were typically held together using lime mortar.


The Mexican pyramids were built by the?

The AZTEC People.


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 are the differences between the Maya and the Aztec?

Aztecs and Mayans had pyramids, whereas Incas did not. Also Mayan pyramids where taller and skinny when Aztec pyramids are shorter and flatter. Thanks for your question! I hope my answer helps! *Raylissa Versache Manzenetti*


What are the differences between Aztec Maya and Incas?

Aztecs and Mayans had pyramids, whereas Incas did not. Also Mayan pyramids where taller and skinny when Aztec pyramids are shorter and flatter. Thanks for your question! I hope my answer helps! *Raylissa Versache Manzenetti*


What is the biggest buildings in ancient Egypt were tombs which had triangular sides and squares bottoms are called?

Both the Egyptians and the Maya/Aztec built large pyramids with triangular sides and square bases.


Which had tall pyramids the Inca Aztec or Maya?

The Mayans had tall pyramids. Aztecs also used pyramidal shaped structures, but they were stouter and shorter.


When were Aztec pyramids built?

in the 14, 15 ,16 centeries XD