what are the similarities between the mayans and the eygptains
The civilizations of ancient Egypt and Maya, while separated by thousands of miles and hundreds of years, shared a number of recognizable features. Egypt civilization appears to have begun about 4,000 to 3,500 B.C. in northern Africa, while the Mayan civilization appears to have arisen around 3300 B.C. in the Yucatan peninsula of North America, now modern Guatemala. Both of these cultures occupied large areas of land and expanded their domains through military conquest and exploration -- but were ultimately conquered by others.
both highly religious, built pyramids, priests were highly revered, egyptians were ruled by a pharaoh, and developed hieroglyphics. mayans also developed hieroglyphics and are known for their extensive calendars and astronomical knowledg
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