Was the Mayans government monarchy or archly?

The Mayan government was primarily a form of city-state monarchy, where each city was ruled by its own king or "ajaw." These rulers held significant religious and political power, often claiming divine right and engaging in rituals to legitimize their authority. While there were aspects of aristocracy among the elites, the structure was predominantly monarchical, with a focus on individual city governance rather than a centralized archly system.