1) History
- The Maya lived in what we call Mesoamerica.
- Civilization covered southern Mexico
- History dived into three periods: Pre-Classic, Classic and Post-Classic
- Lasted from 400 BCE - 1520 CE
- The Maya were excellent record keepers
- Wrote their history in codices (figbark paper books)
2) Architecture
- The pyramid-temples of Mesoamerica were surmounted by religious temples
- Religious activity and rituals happened at these sites, possibly daily
- Highly accurate astronomical observations were made from the temples
- The sacred buildings should be located in places of power
3) Construction Methods
- The temples were built using simple and rustic tools made of stone
- Same pattern for every building
- Buildings were then stuccoed and almost certainly painted
- Most cases this stucco did not survive
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