Did the mayans have large centralized empires?

The Maya civilization did not have a single large centralized empire like some other ancient cultures; instead, it was composed of numerous city-states, each with its own ruler and governance. These city-states, such as Tikal, Calakmul, and Copán, often engaged in trade, alliances, and warfare with one another. While they shared cultural and religious practices, their political organization was decentralized and varied significantly across different regions and periods.