Mayan King Mayan Symbols Pendant Dangle Charm

Mayan kings were the centers of power of the Mayan civilization. Each Mayan city-state was under the control of a dynasty of kings. The eldest son usually inherited the position of king. The Maya kings felt the need to legitimize their claims to power. One way to do this was to build a temple or pyramid. The Maya kings felt the need to legitimize their claims of power. One way to do this was to build a temple or pyramid.