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In Central America, the Mayan Civilization flourished. Wealth
from trade and war led to developments in science and technology as well as
engineering. Great Mayan cities rose. Names like Tikal, Palenque, and Chichen
Itza became famous today throughout the world. The city of Yaxchilan became thriving
cities with strong rulers at the top. Women also played key roles to the Mayan
societies. One important duty concerned the religious bloodletting rituals of
their civilization. Among those who participated in these bloodletting rituals
was a powerful woman named Lady Xoc (pronounced as Shook).
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