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The Maya were excellent pyramid builders.

How were their pyramids similar or different to the ones built in Egypt and Mesopotamia?

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Mayan pyramids are mostly smaller, but steeper and more ornate

Four sides of this structure align almost precisely with true north, south, east, and west

All built pyramids to house their deities, as well as to bury their kings

Mayan pyramids' base four times larger than Giza's, and nearly twice the volume

Step-by-step explanation:

Egyptian Civilization's focus on the Nile River verses the Mayans' focus on maize.

Mayan civilization ended before Europeans had come. Many blame deforestation.

Incan language included using knots on rope

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Answer:

They all had stairs at one point.

Egypt's evolved so its pyramids didn't have stairs.

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