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.
Location. 1  The Mayan civilization (1800BCE- 1500CE) was located in the south of mexico. 2  Most Mayans lived in clay huts, but some lived in structures made from a stone called limestone. 3  The Mayans were the most technologically advanced civilization in pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. They used their knowledge of astronomy to plan religious ceremonies, planting, harvesting, and festivals. Their knowledge of the stars enabled them to make highly complex calendars. For the Mayans, science and religion went hand in hand.