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Key Ancient Landmarks Vocabulary - Tiwanaku

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Key Ancient Landmarks Vocabulary
ancient
ancient
[Adjective]

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

Ex: She studied ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks in her history class. 
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Bolivia
Bolivia
[noun]

a landlocked country in South America, known for its diverse geography, which includes the Andes Mountains, the Amazon rainforest, and the high-altitude salt flats of Salar de Uyuni

Ex: Bolivia is known for its diverse geography, including the Andes mountains and the Amazon rainforest. 
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources. 
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to build
to build
[Verb]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Ex: The construction crew is building a new office complex downtown. 
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around
around
[Adverb]

used to express an estimated number, time, or value

Ex: The event starts around 7 p.m. 
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center
center
[noun]

the most important or defining aspect of an idea or concept

Ex: The center of her argument was the need for more effective education reform. 
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civilization

a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place

Ex: Ancient Egypt is considered one of the greatest civilizations in history. 
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advanced
advanced
[Adjective]

(of a society, country, economy, etc.) having a high level of development, particularly in technology, industry, and infrastructure

Ex: Advanced societies prioritize access to modern healthcare and education. 
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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pyramid
pyramid
[noun]

a solid with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at a single point

Ex: Students modeled a pyramid using cardboard. 
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earth
earth
[noun]

the soft material on the ground that forms soil and land surfaces

Ex: The gardener dug into the earth to plant flowers. 
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stone
stone
[noun]

a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things

Ex: The old castle was built entirely of stone, giving it a sturdy and imposing appearance. 
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to believe

to hold an opinion that something is the case

Ex: She believes that art can inspire social change. 
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religious
religious
[Adjective]

related to or associated with religion, faith, or spirituality

Ex: She wore a religious pendant around her neck as a symbol of her faith. 
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ceremony
ceremony
[noun]

a formal public or religious occasion where a set of traditional actions are performed

Ex: The graduation ceremony honored the achievements of the students. 
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channel
channel
[noun]

a passage for water (or other fluids) to flow through

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temple
temple
[noun]

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

Ex: They visited the ancient temple to offer prayers and seek blessings. 
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statue
statue
[noun]

a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood

Ex: The city square was adorned with a majestic statue of a heroic figure from its history. 
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detailed
detailed
[Adjective]

including many specific elements or pieces of information

Ex: The report provided a detailed analysis of the company's financial performance. 
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gate
gate
[noun]

the part of a fence or wall outside a building that we can open and close to enter or leave a place

Ex: She waited for him outside the school gate. 
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carving
carving
[noun]

an object or pattern that is made by cutting solid material

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god
god
[noun]

any supernatural being worshipped for controlling aspects of life or personifying a force

Ex: Ancient Egyptians worshipped Ra, the sun god. 
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ray
ray
[noun]

a column of light, such as that emitted from a beacon or focused source

Ex: A ray of sunlight streamed through the window. 
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symbol
symbol
[noun]

something that represents an idea, quality, or concept beyond its literal meaning

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calendar
calendar
[noun]

‌a system that measures and divides the year into specified periods

Ex: They followed a lunar calendar to determine the dates of traditional festivals. 
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tourist
tourist
[noun]

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

Ex: As a tourist in Paris, she made sure to visit the Louvre Museum. 
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to visit
to visit
[Verb]

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

Ex: During their vacation, they planned to visit famous landmarks and historical sites in the city. 
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interesting
interesting
[Adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: I read an interesting article about space exploration in the newspaper. 
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museum
museum
[noun]

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

Ex: He marveled at the dinosaur skeletons in the natural history museum. 
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nearby
nearby
[Adverb]

not in the distance

Ex: There's a cafe nearby, perfect for a quick coffee break. 
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artifact
artifact
[noun]

a man-made object, tool, weapon, etc. that was created in the past and holds historical or cultural significance

Ex: Artifacts of early tool-making like stone knives and projectile points show the ingenuity and resourcefulness of Paleolithic humans. 
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sea level
sea level
[noun]

the average height of the surface of the ocean in relation to the land, measured over a specific period of time

Ex: The city is located 50 meters above sea level. 
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