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职业

career n.

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壁画

mural n.

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Little Bonus!

Lucky you!!!

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金字塔

pyramid n.

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pictures

image n.

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线索

clue n.

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a place that contains the body of a dead person

tomb n. 坟墓

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to use the hands or a tool to make a hole in the ground 


dig v.挖
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 having to do with kings, queens, princes, or their families

royal adj. 王室的,盛大的

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to show or uncover something so that people can see it

reveal v.揭示,揭露;表明

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broken parts of buildings that still exist after a long time

ruin n.&v.  毁灭,毁坏

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Bonus!!!

Well done!

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of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time


ancient  adj. 古代的


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考古学家(Correct spelling will earn an extra 100 points.)

 archeologist n. /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒɪst/

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a human society with a complex social organization

civilization  n.  文明

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How long does the guided tour of Uxmal last, according to the guide?

 About 90 minutes.

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Which ancient civilization does the Uxmal site belong to?

The Maya civilization.

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What material was the ball made of in the Maya ball game?

Rubber

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Big Bonus!!!🎆

Congrats!!!👏👍

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What special stone seat is located in front of the Governor's Palace?

The Jaguar Throne

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What important piece of art did Saturno discover at San Bartolo?

A Maya mural.

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What is the name of the most prominent pyramid at Uxmal?

The Pyramid of the Magician

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How did Saturno record the mural?

He used a scanner to take digital images (about 350 scans).


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In which country is the Uxmal site located?

Mexico.

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Besides kings, who else was likely buried in the tombs at Uxmal?

Mostly members of one royal family.

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What are the physical characteristics of the Jaguar Throne?

It looks like a jaguar with two heads, with a seat in the middle.

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Was the Pyramid of the Magician really built in one night? What was the actual construction process?

No, it was built in five different stages over about 300 years.

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During which main period were the structures at Uxmal built?

The late Classic period (around A.D. 600 to 900).

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Is the Maya ball game still played for demonstrations at Uxmal today? And how was the Maya ball game regarded as a sport?

No, it is not. And it was very difficult and dangerous.

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The burial objects included a bowl in the shape of a frog and an image of which god?

The rain god Chac.

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