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职业
career n.
壁画
mural n.
Little Bonus!
Lucky you!!!
金字塔
pyramid n.
pictures
image n.
线索
clue n.
a place that contains the body of a dead person
tomb n. 坟墓
to use the hands or a tool to make a hole in the ground
having to do with kings, queens, princes, or their families
royal adj. 王室的，盛大的
to show or uncover something so that people can see it
reveal v.揭示，揭露；表明
broken parts of buildings that still exist after a long time
ruin n.&v. 毁灭，毁坏
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Well done！
of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time
ancient adj. 古代的
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archeologist n. /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒɪst/
a human society with a complex social organization
civilization n. 文明
How long does the guided tour of Uxmal last, according to the guide?
About 90 minutes.
Which ancient civilization does the Uxmal site belong to?
The Maya civilization.
What material was the ball made of in the Maya ball game?
Rubber
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What special stone seat is located in front of the Governor's Palace?
The Jaguar Throne
What important piece of art did Saturno discover at San Bartolo?
A Maya mural.
What is the name of the most prominent pyramid at Uxmal?
The Pyramid of the Magician
How did Saturno record the mural?
He used a scanner to take digital images (about 350 scans).
In which country is the Uxmal site located?
Mexico.
Besides kings, who else was likely buried in the tombs at Uxmal?
Mostly members of one royal family.
What are the physical characteristics of the Jaguar Throne?
It looks like a jaguar with two heads, with a seat in the middle.
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.
During which main period were the structures at Uxmal built?
The late Classic period (around A.D. 600 to 900).
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.
The burial objects included a bowl in the shape of a frog and an image of which god?
The rain god Chac.