The Mayan civilization in the Yucatán Peninsula developed tons of knowledge in architecture. They used this knowledge to build complex pyramid buildings and palaces that still stand today. Using stone tools they shaped stone blocks to fit together to make buildings and roads. The most dramatic and popular are the fantastic stepped pyramids in places such as Chichen Itza, Uxmal and Coba to name but a few. Today, the Mayan culture is recognized for its spectacular art, impressive architecture, and sophisticated mathematical and astronomical systems which were all way ahead of their time.
Antique mayan ruins via Shutterstock*
