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They had two different types of pyramids. One was for climbing, and the other was sacred, and they weren't supposed to touch it. They mostly used their pyramids for sacrificing and rituals. A priest would climb up on top of it because he was closer to got while up their.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoTo use them as temples to worship their gods in.
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∙ 9y agoThe Mayans built pyramids to house their deities, as well as to bury their kings. Many times pyramids were rebuilt several times over the existing ones to glorify the current ruler.
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∙ 14y agothey used the temples for worshiping their gods
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∙ 14y agoCurrently, some of the Mayan Temples are used just as tourist attractions, but some may be different.
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∙ 14y agoIt's purpose was not really good. They put important people, and treasures.
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∙ 15y agoThey were built to bury the dead Kings, Queens and other members of the Royal familys.
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Why are there 365 steps on a Mayan pyramid?
To represent the days in a year, 365.
Is El Castillo a Maya pyramid or an Aztec pyramid?
Mayan pyramid
Where was Mayan civilization centered?
Southern Mexico
Distance from Mayan to Egyptian pyramid?
one mile away
How many years did it take to build a Mayan pyramid and who built them?
tetegrote
Why are there 365 steps on a Mayan pyramid?
To represent the days in a year, 365.
How many sides does a Mayan pyramid have?
A Mayan pyramid has five sides, including the rectangular base.
Is El Castillo a Maya pyramid or an Aztec pyramid?
Mayan pyramid
Are the great pyramid and the Mayan pyramid on the same longitudinal and latitudinal line?
As the Mayan pyramids are in the Southern Hemisphere, not even close!
Who was at the top of the Mayan pyramid?
a preist
What is the name of the biggest pyramid?
mayan
Why was Mayan pyramid built?
because
What is a famous Mayan pyramid?
A Mayan Pyramid Is A Temple That The Mayans Made So That When History Was Made They Would Get All The Credit :P
How old is the mayan pyramid?
The oldest pyramid is 4000 years old!
Where was Mayan civilization centered?
Southern Mexico
Where can a pyramid be located?
Egypt and the Mayan parts of south America
Distance from Mayan to Egyptian pyramid?
one mile away
