Unit 8. Reading 2. amazing structures

The ancient city of Chichén Itzá ................................ impressive stepped pyramids, temples, and other stone structures.

Mayan workers, without the use of wheels or metal tools, ........................... the pyramids layer by layer over many centuries.

Some researchers believe Göbekli Tepe was a holy meeting place where the T-shaped pillars..........................human beings in a religious ceremony.

The Temple of Kukulkan at Chichén Itzá is considered a ......................... site, where rituals and human sacrifices to a rain god took place.

The ancient builders of Göbekli Tepe were able to ...................... massive 16-ton stones without the use of wheels, showcasing their remarkable engineering skills.

Constructing the pyramids at Chichén Itzá ........................... the careful addition of smaller and smaller levels as the structure rose.

Archaeologists continue to ........................... the purpose of Göbekli Tepe, a site in Turkey that consists of stone pillars adorned with animal carvings.