This Maya architecture spread over a thousand years. Many of its cities have similar characteristics such as stepped pyramids, temples, palaces and carved stone monuments, but not all of them include them. Each of its cities is different, and as Maya has created to accommodate the natural environment. This is instead of a rigid grid pattern, such as in Teotihuacan; - These mayors followed another intuitive approach to urban design. These Mayans were committed to building a central plaza where they were located in the most important buildings. They are involved in public functions. It is a pyramid around the central plaza, with some wooden structures built on top, the castle, the ball court, the temple and the elite residence. Stone Walkways is connected to the residential areas with the city center. From a distance, more plazas were built around which the common people were home. However, it can reach the center for great religious celebrations. This heart of every Mayan city was the central plaza. [images source](https://pixabay.com/en/palenque-prehispanic-mayan-ruins-1150712) These main buildings were a huge stone structure in a Mayan city. Today is notable for us because they were made without metal tools, wheeled vehicles or draft animals. Most of it is made of limestone with local mines where stone workers have prepared great blocks. Its limestone is soft enough to work with stone tools while in the mine, but it is hard to remove from your beds. Pyramids and temples; - These pyramids taking the Maya step are reputed to the great Mayan cities. Its pyramids and temples were crafted astronomically in the orbits of the Sun and Moon. There are temples on the top of some pyramids. There the Maya priests used temples in ceremonial ceremonies and sacrifices. Many of its people have extensive carvings and glyphs on their sides. There are some Maya pyramids, which are growing like two hundred feet in El Mirador. Palaces; - Its each royal family of Maya politics lived in the castle, often in large, detailed buildings there are many stories. For example, this Palenque Castle is the most beautiful with its courtyard, patios and towers. In this size of many palaces, more space was needed for the residence of the royal family. In these palaces, its palaces were the administrative centers where government officials controlled trade and tribute. Ceremonial platform; There are formal platforms of limestone in most Maya cities, about 12 feet high, where religious rituals and its public functions were organized. Highly decorated with carvings and glyphs, these platforms can have altars or sculptures. ball court; It is notable in the article on the Mayan Ball game, it can be played for fun and athletics but with this it was also a deep religious and ceremonial aspect. The scholars now think that the winners of the formal ball games were sacrificed, not the losers. Its ball court is a common feature of Maya cities. It's something with something, something with something. The original style is the same, but they are quite different in size. Stelae; - These are often associated with circular waders at the top of the formal stage. The oldest Stella, dated by the long calculation calendar, appeared in Tikal. This Maya Stan celebrated the King's divine mandate to rule. This Maya Stella Monument is commonly seen in the whole Maya areas in the great cities. Long, elaborate carved stone pillars or shafts are usually related to the descendants of kings and heroic deeds.  [images source](https://www.historyonthenet.com/features-of-mayan-cities)