Palaces and Temples
Each city state had its own ruler and group of nobles. Great palaces and temples
symbolized
the power of the elite. The Maya were constantly at war over territory, lineage,
honour or
the need for slaves for sacrifices. Battles were short but frequent and usually
took place
in May and October when the foot soldiers did not have to be in their fields.
Shown here is
a Mayan pyramid.
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