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Mayan Architecture

Nakoa Rainfall

Translator A AI

Publisher: Publifye

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Mayan Architecture explores the extraordinary building achievements of the Maya civilization. Without the use of metal tools or the wheel, they constructed massive pyramids, temples, and urban centers across Mesoamerica. The book examines the engineering ingenuity behind these structures, revealing how their designs were deeply intertwined with Mayan cosmology and cultural significance. For instance, the precise alignment of certain buildings with astronomical events highlights their advanced understanding of the cosmos. The book investigates how Mayan urban planning integrated religious beliefs and political power. Through archaeological evidence and epigraphic analysis, it reveals the symbolic meanings embedded within their architectural forms. The study progresses from foundational concepts, like building materials and techniques, to detailed analyses of pyramids, palaces, and observatories, culminating in an exploration of Mayan architecture's lasting legacy and its influence on contemporary design.
Available since: 03/29/2025.
Print length: 59 pages.

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