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Maya Civilizations Of ancient civilizations, this one is interesting from the fact that it can be considered adaptive from the Egyptians and/or vice versa. There temples were made from stone rather than from the mudpacks (earth and straw) of the Egyptians. Shapes are similar but their entrances we at the top rather than a secret entrance at the bottom.
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Byron Sheehan, per. 4A/4B Principles of Architecture and Construction
The 10 General Historical categories of Architecture
(2) Ancient Architecture
Maya Civilizations
Of ancient civilizations, this one is interesting from the fact that it can be considered adaptive from the Egyptians and/or vice versa. There temples were made from stone rather than from the mudpacks (earth and straw) of the Egyptians. Shapes are similar but their entrances we at the top rather than a secret entrance at the bottom.
Porch of Maidens
The porch of Maidens in Greece shows a very artistic side of architecture. The human resemblance made of limestone also serves as a structural columns for the building.
Temple of Ramses II
Considered to be 1 of the seven wonders of the world, the temple signifies many great elements of architecture from design to statues and other things that because of this, millions come to visit yearly.
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