Today in computer applications we were assigned to research a culture of our choice. I researched Pre-Colombian pyramids. Here is a little of what I learned...
- these pyramids show a complex understanding of principles of mathematics and astronomy
- The Mayans lived in Mesoamerica. Their history is divided into three periods: The pre-Classic, Classic, and Post-Classic.
- Most of their greatest achievements in astronomy, architecture, and mathematics occurred during the Classic period
- The Mayans pyramids are called pyramid temples because unlike the Egyptians whose pyramids were essentially huge grave stone the Mayan pyramids were religious temples.
- The Mayans believed these sacred places should be located at places of power
- The Mayans sometimes built a new pyramid right over the top of an old one in order to "regenerate the power".
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