Civilizations Of The Americas
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Civilizations Of The Americas
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Describe the significance of Mayan architecture evidence in this temple of Tikal.
This pyramid temple is evidence of the architectural skills of the Mayans. They were able to build monumental temples of stone, which they dedicated to both the gods and important rulers. The Maya Architecture, as well as their Art, has been called the richest of the New World because of the great complexity of patterns and variety of media expressions. Limestone structures, faced with lime stucco, were the hallmark of ancient Maya architecture. Maya buildings were adorned with carved friezes and roof combs in stone and stucco. With large quantities of limestone and flint available,...
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