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The Maya Civilization was a Mesoamerican culture known for its advanced writing system, architecture, mathematics, and astronomical understanding, flourishing from around 2000 BCE to the 16th century CE. Despite its decline due to factors like warfare, environmental changes, and European colonization, the Maya's cultural and scientific contributions continue to influence contemporary societies.
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Pre-Columbian architecture encompasses the diverse architectural styles and structures developed by indigenous cultures in the Americas before the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492. It includes monumental works such as pyramids, temples, and urban planning, reflecting advanced engineering, astronomical alignment, and cultural significance of civilizations like the Maya, Aztec, and Inca.
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Mesoamerican architecture refers to the diverse architectural styles and structures developed by the indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica, including the Maya, Aztec, and Olmec, characterized by monumental pyramids, palaces, and ceremonial platforms. These structures often served religious, political, and social functions, reflecting the complex societies and cosmologies of these ancient civilizations.
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