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.
See the fact file below for more information about the Ancient Mayans. 1  The Ancient Mayan lived in the YucatÃ¡n around 2600 B.C. 2  The Maya had no central king ruling their huge empire. 3  The Ancient Maya developed the science of astronomy, calendar systems and hieroglyphic writing.  The Mayan people were also skilled farmers.