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The ancient Maya, whose world was one of vivid cultural ... While few items of clothing and ornamentation have been preserved in the archaeological record, scholars use depictions on painted ...

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Five clay figurines uncovered in El Salvador feature detachable heads with holes, possibly allowing them to be moved like ...

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