Mayan

Mesoamerican architecture with stepped pyramids and temples.

Overview

Mayan architecture, using stone and stucco, features stepped pyramids and palaces, prominent in Mexico and Guatemala.

Core Characteristics

• Stepped pyramids, corbelled arches.
• Ornate stucco reliefs.
• Pre-Columbian prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Chichen Itza (Mexico, 9th century).
• Tikal (Guatemala, 4th century).

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Led by Mayan craftsmen, it reflects cosmological beliefs.

Related Concepts & Techniques

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