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.
Transcript of Contributions of Ancient Mesoamerican Civilizations. - The Maya used fertilizer to help plants grow. - They also used a system of terraces, or steps, to grow crops on hillsides. - They grew corn, squash and cotton.