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They were built out of stone because stone was stong.
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They belived in all the gods. Gods of rainbow, rain, sun, and nature.
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The tallest stela int he Maya area is more than 30 ft. high-is stela F at Quirgua Guatamala. On it is a portrait of Cauac Sky, an important ruler in a.d. 724.
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The Maya Left permanent records about their lives in hieroglyphs-pictures or symbols used to represent words, syllables, or sounds. Glyhs in books; on pots carved in stone, and painted in murals show many aspects of Maya life, although most focus on important events in rulers' lives. Above is a record with the date of 755 on it, showing a bird and a jaguar and a companion capturing Jeweled skull and other of enemy.
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When he landed he stole GOLD! HE LOVED GOLD!
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