commoner - n. a person who is not a member of the nobility
pyramid - n. a very large structure built especially in ancient Egypt that has a square base and four triangular sides which form a point at the top
periphery - n. the outside edge of an area : the area that surrounds a place or thing
excavate - v. to uncover (something) by digging away and removing the earth that covers it
craft - n. a job or activity that requires special skill
pronounced - adj. very noticeable
dominant - adj. more important, powerful, or successful than most or all others