what were the city states like in the maya civilization?
Interesting Facts about Maya Sites and Cities. 1  Many of these cities can be visited today. Some of them, such as Chichen Itza and Tikal, are considered UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 2  Around 1.2 million people visit the Chichen Itza site each year. 3  Archeologists have found at least thirteen different ball courts built in the city of Chichen Itza. Other important Maya city-states include Coba, Uxmal, Mayapan, Tulum, Palenque, and Kabah. Palenque was once known as the Red City because its buildings were all painted red.