Which conclusion have archaeologists working on Classic Mayan sites reached since about 1960?
A) Large Mayan sites were permanent settlements with large populations supported by highly productive intensive agriculture.
B) Large Mayan sites were occupied only temporarily for ceremonial purposes.
C) The few temporary residents of large Mayan sites were supported during their stay by scattered peasants practising swidden farming.
D) It is impossible to know how the Classic Maya supported themselves technologically.

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Archaeologists working on Classic Mayan sites have reached the conclusion that the large Mayan sites were permanent settlements with large populations supported by highly productive intensive agriculture. This has been confirmed through evidence of advanced farming techniques such as irrigation, terracing, and crop rotation.

Which Conclusion Have Archaeologists Working on Classic Mayan Sites Reached