What is mayans housing?

Mayan housing varied depending on the social status of the inhabitants, but generally had some common features. The houses were made of small, rectangular stone blocks or adobe and had thatched roofs made of palm leaves. The size of the houses ranged from small, one-room homes for lower-class citizens to large multi-room homes for the upper-class and nobility.

Mayan housing typically had minimal furniture, with most objects being made out of natural materials like logs, mats, and thatch. Floors were made of compacted earth or stone and were often raised off the ground to protect from flooding. The homes were also very clean with floors made of polished limestone.

Kitchen areas were usually located outside of the main living area and included a hearth, a stone stove, and storage pots for food. The Maya also had a tradition of building saunas or sweat houses, which were small structures made of adobe or stone, separate from the main house.

Mayan homes were also often arranged in a grid-like pattern within their cities, with larger homes for nobles and other important figures situated closer to the center of the city. And, agriculture was often a key component of their housing, with fields being located close to residences.