Question

Describe the 'Ceremonial Centres' of the Mayas.

Answer 1

The ceremonial centres of the Mayas were called the cities, but they were not inhabited by the people. These areas were utilised for religious ceremonies, markets, courts and for administrative purposes. Around these religious centres were pyramids, palaces and courtyards. 'Beneath the pyramids there were buildings with rooms. In front of these there were mammoth stone pillars. Usually there were carvings of priests and gods and also hieroglyphic writing on these pillars. There were temples on top of the pyramids.