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The Maya built big stone cities.

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They made tall step pyramids. Some buildings have pretty carvings. They used stone and mud to build. These cities were very grand. We can see them today.
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Palenque, Chiapas, Mexico.JPG
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ZA33 COPIA PALENQUE, CHIAPAS.jpg
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El Templo de la Cruz.jpg
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2002.12.29 12 Sayil Yucatán México.jpg
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Tikal6.jpg
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Chichén Itzá - 26.jpg
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Chichen Itza Campo del juego de pelota.JPG
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