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The Maya Empire
Question:
In the Maya world, were pyramids used as temples?
Answer:
Maya pyramids like Egyptian pyramids were tombs. Some cities had many pyramids. Sometimes the priests did hold ceremonies on top of a pyramid. But pyramids were not used as temples, but rather simply as a location. Pyramids were built for the dead. Temples were built for the living. Maya Pyramids