Why were the Mesoamericans able to develop more significantly and expressively than most European peoples? I can't compare a Slavic tribe or a Germanic village with the structure and civilization of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca. The Spanish described them as incredible cities and the largest in the world. The Mayan pyramids were among the tallest structures in the world during the Classic period. Furthermore, the density of structures in Mesoamerica was greater than in much of Europe, even by current standards.