Key Info

- Mayans used pyramids for internment of royality, dedications to gods, sacrifice locations and as access points to the higher realms and other dimensions

Brief Bio

Mesoamerican pyramids, particularly those built by the Maya, Aztec, and other civilizations, served as significant religious and ceremonial centers, often incorporating temples and astronomical alignments. These structures, frequently step pyramids, were used for various purposes including religious ceremonies, astronomical observations, and even as tombs for important individuals.