Central American

Architecture with stone pyramids and colonial buildings.

Overview

Central American architecture, using stone and brick, features Mayan pyramids and colonial churches, prominent in Guatemala and Honduras.

Core Characteristics

• Stone pyramids, stepped.
• Colonial tiled buildings.
• Pre-Columbian prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Tikal (Guatemala, 4th century).
• Antigua Cathedral (Guatemala, 1543).

Architectural Connections

• Pre-Columbian: Indigenous focus.
• Religious: Pyramids.
• Mesoamerican Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Mayan craftsmen, it blends indigenous and colonial styles.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Symbolism (theory), Pyramid (element), Colonial Architecture (movement)