The Ancient Mayan City of Tikal Vocabulary
altar = a sacred, raised structure where sacrifices are offered, or incense is burned as an act of worship
chamber = a room in a house, or a suite of rooms or offices for the use of one person
commemorate = to celebrate the memory of, as with a ceremony
flourish = to grow well, or to thrive
rubble = the debris of buildings that have decayed or been destroyed
temple = a structure consecrated to the worship of one or more gods
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