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English translation: Las Sepulturas (The Tombs) district


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Spanish term or phrase:sepulturas
English translation:Las Sepulturas (The Tombs) district
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18:19 Oct 4, 2004
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Spanish term or phrase: sepulturas
Esta exquisita representación de la Diosa de la Luna es parte de una banca celestial tallada en piedra que fue encontrada hace pocos años en la Estructura 8N-66C del barrio residencial de las Sepulturas en Copan.
alexandra123
Local time: 06:46
Las Sepulturas (The Tombs) district
Explanation:
Las Sepulturas forms part of the ruins, a mile from the main site. You’ll pass workers with machetes keeping the jungle off the road who now and then lift their heads from their arduous work to say hello. Once you enter the ruins, there is a long unmarked trail through the woods. This area was supposedly a wealthy suburb of the main city. It’s a sprawling site, but I was the only person there. While there isn’t as much to see as the main site, Las Sepulturas is very beautiful and, above all, peaceful. Pack a light picnic to enjoy among the tranquil stones.



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You will board the 6:30 AM 45 minute flight to San Pedro Sula, upon arrival, you guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to Copan, this is a 2 1/2 hour ride through the beautiful country side of western Honduras, in the afternoon, we will have a guided tour of the main archaeological site, the evening is free to enjoy the typical town of Copan Ruinas, On the following day we will visit the Museum of Maya Sculpture and the Museum of Archaeology, in the afternoon enjoy a guided tour of Las Sepulturas, a former residential area of the Maya Noble
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David Hollywood
Local time: 02:46
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thanks everyone, all were great suggestions, but I think this one was the best fit.
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Summary of answers provided
4 +7Las Sepulturas (The Tombs) district
David Hollywood
5 +1burials
Jaime Oriard
4 +1Las Sepulturas residencial zone in CopanLeonor González


  

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7 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +7
Las Sepulturas (The Tombs) district


Explanation:
Las Sepulturas forms part of the ruins, a mile from the main site. You’ll pass workers with machetes keeping the jungle off the road who now and then lift their heads from their arduous work to say hello. Once you enter the ruins, there is a long unmarked trail through the woods. This area was supposedly a wealthy suburb of the main city. It’s a sprawling site, but I was the only person there. While there isn’t as much to see as the main site, Las Sepulturas is very beautiful and, above all, peaceful. Pack a light picnic to enjoy among the tranquil stones.



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Note added at 10 mins (2004-10-04 18:29:42 GMT)
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You will board the 6:30 AM 45 minute flight to San Pedro Sula, upon arrival, you guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to Copan, this is a 2 1/2 hour ride through the beautiful country side of western Honduras, in the afternoon, we will have a guided tour of the main archaeological site, the evening is free to enjoy the typical town of Copan Ruinas, On the following day we will visit the Museum of Maya Sculpture and the Museum of Archaeology, in the afternoon enjoy a guided tour of Las Sepulturas, a former residential area of the Maya Noble

David Hollywood
Local time: 02:46
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 5720
Grading comment
thanks everyone, all were great suggestions, but I think this one was the best fit.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Andr饢 onClick= Goreux: It is the name of the site, you do not change it.
7 mins

agree  MJ Barber
15 mins

agree  xxxsonja29
22 mins

agree  ander
1 hr

agree  Hebe Martorella
1 hr

agree  Daniel Fernández: The name of the district "Las Sepulturas" should go in italic or in inverted commas.
12 hrs

agree  antonioaugusto
1 day52 mins
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38 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Las Sepulturas residencial zone in Copan


Explanation:
Although La Sepulturas is a Mayan archeological site in Honduras, I think the text is making reference to the Maya residential zone called Las Sepulturas and not to the archeological site itself.


    Reference: http://www.mayadiscovery.com/ing/archaeology/default.htm
    Reference: http://www.hondurasrealty.com/honduras/honduras-maya-hotel.h...
Leonor González
Local time: 00:46
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in pair: 28

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Trans-L'Aide: tomb (the actual hole in the ground)
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5 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
burials


Explanation:
Webster's definition:

Main Entry: buri·al
Pronunciation: 'ber-E-&l also 'b&r-
Function: noun
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle English beriel, berial, back-formation from beriels (taken as a plural), from Old English byrgels; akin to Old Saxon burgisli tomb, Old English byrgan to bury -- more at BURY
1 : GRAVE, TOMB
2 : the act or process of burying


Synonyms: entombment, inhumation, interment, sepulture

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Note added at 39 mins (2004-10-04 18:59:29 GMT)
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I agree with David H. in that if it is the name of the sight, it must not be changed.

Jaime Oriard
Mexico
Local time: 23:46
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in pair: 82

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ernesto de Lara
30 mins
  -> Gracias
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