# 4. Extract the binary blob (skip first 149 bytes that are plain text) dd if=/tmp/chal.txt of=/tmp/blob.bin bs=1 skip=149 status=none
$ echo "Y3VzdG9tOiBodHRwczovL2V4YW1wbGUuY29tL2ZsYWc=" | base64 -d custom: https://example.com/flag
The Maya civilization, one of the most sophisticated and enigmatic cultures of the ancient world, continues to fascinate and intrigue us to this day. Spanning over 2,000 years, the Maya empire flourished in Mesoamerica, covering present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador.