0
What else can I help you with?
What are the similarities of Mayan and Egyptian pyramids?
The pyramids of Central America and Egypt are from different eras, and have different styles. Most experts believe that pyramid building is something that ancient cultures chose to do (also in China and South America), without having any contact with each other. Pretty much the only evidence of a connection is that the base of the Pyramid of the Sun in Mexico, and the base of the Great Pyramid of Egypt, have the same dimensions, with the Mexican pyramid being precisely half the height of the Egyptian one. Both encode Pi.
What is Mayan time based on?
the mayan time is based on the sun
What is the Mayan word for sun?
The Mayan word for sun is Kin. Short for the name of the sun god http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinich_Ahau
Did the Mayan know the earth was round?
yes. they saw the earths shadow on the moon during a lunar eclipse. they also thought the sun was the centre of the solar system.
Which architectural design was used in both Mayan and ancient egyptain civilization?
Both Mayan and ancient Egyptian civilizations utilized the architectural design of stepped pyramids. In the Mayan culture, these structures often served as temples and were characterized by terraces and staircases leading to a temple at the top. Similarly, ancient Egyptians constructed their iconic pyramids as monumental tombs for pharaohs, with a smooth, sloped design that symbolized the rays of the sun. Despite their different purposes and styles, the stepped pyramid form reflects a shared emphasis on monumental architecture in both cultures.
How high is the tallest Mayan pyramid in Mexico?
The recently discovered (Jul 2015) pyramid of Tonina, on the southern state of Chiapas, is considered the tallest Mayan pyramid found within that country. It is reported as 75 meters (246 feet) tall.
When were the pyramids of the sun and moon discovered by the Aztecs?
1947
What are the name of the two largest pyramids in Teotihuacan's?
The two largest pyramids in Teotihuacan are the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon. The Pyramid of the Sun is the largest and the Pyramid of the Moon is the second largest.
Is El Castillo the only pyramid in Mexico?
No; there are literally hundreds of pyramids scattered all over central and southern Mexico, such as Monte Alban, the pyramids of the Sun and the Moon in Teotihuacan, the Great Pyramid of Cholula (with the largest volume in the world), El Tajin and many, many more.
What are the two large pyramids at teotihuacan?
the pyramid of the sun and the pyramid of the moon
How was life without Mayan astronomy?
we couldn't track the moon, stars ,the sun ,or little children
What country is home to the pyramid of the sun?
The Pyramid of the Sun is located in Mexico, specifically in the ancient city of Teotihuacan. It is one of the largest pyramids in Mesoamerica and an important archaeological site.
What was developed as a result of the Mayan study of the movements of the sun and moon and stars and planets?
An extremely accurate calendar
What was developed as a result of the Mayan study of the movement of the sun moon stars and planets?
an extremely accurate calendar.
What are the names of 2 very large pyramids in Teotihuacan?
The Pyramid of the Sun, and the smaller Pyramid of the Moon.
What city is the pyramind of the sun and moon located in Mexico?
Teotihuacan, on the outskirts of Mexico City.
What did the Mayan's use to help create a calendar?
The Mayans used the sun, moon, and stars to help them create a calendar.
