Maya Cities and Temples

The Mayans built many cities and temples, like La Venta, Monte, Albán, Izapa, El Mirador, Teotinuacán, Cholula, Copán, Tzintzúntzan, Palenque, Uxmal, Chichén Itzá, Tula,and Mitla. Chichén Itzá was mainly used circa A.D. 750-1200. It was set on a central plain and constructed Puuc style under the influence of Uxmal. Copán was established in circa A.D. 400 and in use until 800 A.D.. The stairway of the Copán temple was constructed in the Middle Plaza with written hieroglyphs the staircase. Copán sixteenth ruler, Yax Pasah, set the Altar Q.