In general, we call the largest areas of land on earth the continents of the earth.
The Maya built great temples, palaces and pyramids in their city centers. These were often mighty stone structures, over which wooden buildings and thatched roofs were often built. The city center was the physical and spiritual heart of the city.
The Ancient Maya of Tikal. Settlers arrived in Tikal around the year 800 B.C. and settled on a small mound from which they started building their impressive ceremonial center.