The first people to grow cacao trees for chocolate were the Mayans, who lived in Mexico thousands of years ago.

最早种植可可树来制作巧克力的是玛雅人，几千年前他们生活在墨西哥。

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Or take the example of the Mayans in Central America.

再来举一个中美洲玛雅人的例子。

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The Mayans lived in Central America thousands of years ago.

数千年前，玛雅人生活在中美洲。

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His father told him that their ancestors were the kings and queens of the Olmecs, Toltecs,Mayans,Aztecs and other ancient peoples.

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In Guatemala Mayans are like the blacks of South Africa in the days of apartheid.

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But about the Mayans: The hidden temple bedroom is the most playful (if not most spacious) feature.

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These particular Cenotes are now protected by the Mayans, who still believe they are apertures to the underworld.

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