Mayan architects aligned their pyramids to mirror the positions of the stars
Ancient Mayan civilizations constructed massive stone pyramids and temples with mathematical precision to track celestial bodies, turning their entire cities into functional astronomical calendars.
The Maya built their cities as mirrors of the cosmos, meticulously aligning structures like El Castillo at Chichen Itza with the sun and stars. During the spring and autumn equinoxes, the sunlight creates a shadow that looks like a serpent slithering down the temple stairs.
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