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