Aztec And Inca Similarities

The Mayans,Incas, and Aztecs are one of most interesting topics to learn about. They have some similarities and differences. Almost everything is fascinating about them, their culture, their religion, and their architecture.

Both the Mayans and the Incas were among one of the first mesoamerican civilizations. they were both deeply religious and built huge cerimonial temples where they performed human sacrifices. The Incas were ruled by an established government whereas Mayans were ruled by kings and priests. The incas practiced terrace farming and used irrigation. One fascinating fact is that, the Mayans from time to time gradually disappear. Both the Aztecs and Mayans studied astronomy and developed calendars. They both built great cities,

and are located in present day Mexico. They both worshipped many gods. The Aztecs and incas both used terrace farming and irrigation. The incas had no writing system whereas the Aztecs used Hierglyphics. The Aztecs were more focused around the city of tenochtitlan, And the incas were located in the mountains.

Maya kings were the centers of power for the Maya civilization. Each Maya city-state was controlled by a dynasty of kings. Maya kings and queens felt obliged to legitimize their claim to power, to do this they build temples and pyramids. Tikal Temple I is a good example. This temple was built during the reign of Yik'in Chan K'awiil. Yik'in Chan K'awiil was one of Tikal's most successful and expansionary rulers, consolidating the political gains won by his father, Jasaw Chan K'awiil I.
Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui was the 9th ruler of the inca state. Due to the remarkable expansion of their domains he was considered an exceptional leader, enlivening glorious epic stories and hymns in tribute to his achievements. Numerous kurakas do not hesitate to recognize his skills and identify him as "son of the Sun". Moctezuma II was the the ninth leader of Tenochtitlan. During his reign the Aztec Empire reached its maximal size. The portrayal of Moctezuma in history has mostly been colored by his role as ruler of a defeated nation.
All in all, throughout their great achievements came destruction. As to this day it is still a mystery of where the mayans disappeared to. The incas were wiped out by spanish settlers, and the Aztecs were taken over by cortes and the spanish conquistadors.