Why no Wheels?

Wheels were commonplace in Africa (Egypt) as early as 3200 BC, in Europe circa 500 BC and in Egypt circa 100 BC. Why was the wheel not present in the Americas until 1500 CA?

The Mayan civilization prospered for 3,000 years. They were highly advanced in numerous areas and yet they missed out on the wheel. I’m just asking.

See the following link for a Salute to the Wheel.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/a-salute-to-the-wheel-31805121/