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Maya Stele on the main plaza<br> Scenery in Central America picture - Another amazing aspect of Mayan life was the use of the stone stelae that dot the ancient city. Seen here in the great plaza, the massive stones were used to record the events of the time. Many are covered with glyphic writing, and pictures. Over 200 stone stelae, altars and glyphic stones have been discovered in the city. (
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Another amazing aspect of Mayan life was the use of the stone stelae that dot the ancient city. Seen here in the great plaza, the massive stones were used to record the events of the time. Many are covered with glyphic writing, and pictures. Over 200 stone stelae, altars and glyphic stones have been discovered in the city. (
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