The argument that females depicted in Classic Maya stelae occupied similar and complimentary roles to those of males, and that these Maya stelae depict a prehistoric cargo system, is based on:
A) translation of Maya hieroglyphics that describe the operation of cargo systems.
B) historically linked ethnographic analogy.
C) oral tradition; although Maya today do not participate in cargo systems, a record of their past participation has been preserved through storytelling.
D) All of the answers are correct.

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The argument is based on historically linked ethnographic analogy, which involves comparing the roles depicted in Classic Maya stelae with known practices and roles in similar or related cultures, rather than direct evidence from translations, oral traditions, or a combination of sources.

The Argument That Females Depicted in Classic Maya Stelae Occupied