The Mayan civilization did not have a single capital city like many other ancient civilizations. Instead, the Mayans were organized into city-states, each with its own ruling elite and administrative center. Some of the most prominent Mayan city-states included Tikal, Chichen Itza, and Copán.
These city-states were often independent and sometimes engaged in warfare with each other. They were spread across what is now southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. Each city-state had its own unique architectural style and cultural practices, but they shared common elements such as the Mayan script, religious beliefs, and calendar system.
So, while there wasn’t a single Mayan capital, the city-states collectively represent the heart of the Mayan civilization.