Maya Temples: Like many Maya buildings, Maya temples were built of stone, with platforms on the top where wooden and thatch structures could be built. Temples tended to be pyramids, with steep stone steps leading to the top, where important ceremonies and sacrifices took place.
role in. P.G.T. Braxton Bragg, (born March 22, 1817, Warrenton, N.C., U.S.âdied Sept. 27, 1876, Galveston, Texas), Confederate officer in the U.S. Civil War (1861â65) whose successes in the West were dissipated when he failed to follow up on them.
Explore articles from the History Net archives about Braxton Bragg Â» See all Braxton Bragg Articles Braxton Bragg summary:Braxton Bragg was one of six sons to Thomas and Margaret Crosland Bragg. He attended the United States Military Academy and was commissioned second lieutenant in the 3rd US Artillery.