Mesoamerican civilization: Quick Facts

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statues: Tula Grande archaeological site

The Castillo pyramid at Chichen Itza in Yucatan, Mexico, features broad stone steps rising to a small temple at the top, with a central staircase and grassy plaza in front.

Olmec “colossal head”

Map showing principal sites of Meso-American civilization, with the Mayan zone of influence shaded in green across southeastern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and parts of Honduras and El Salvador. The map highlights major Mayan, Aztec, and other ancient sites, as well as the extent of the Aztec Empire in central Mexico, using color-coded symbols and labels for notable cities and archaeological locations.

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