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Museum Tikal / Museum Cerámico
Situated right behind the park ticket stand, the entrance of Museum Cerámico is flanked by beautiful orchids and thick plants. It has more exhibits of valuable items discovered in the temple’s tombs than Museum Lítico. Ceramics, jade, inscribed bones and shells found buried...
Situated right behind the park ticket stand, the entrance of Museum Cerámico is flanked by beautiful orchids and thick plants. It has more exhibits of valuable items discovered in the temple’s tombs than Museum Lítico. Ceramics, jade, inscribed bones and shells found buried...
Museum
Guatemala
Guatemala
Gran Plaza
The heart of the ancient Mayan civilization lies in this plaza, the focal point of the king’s realm. Temple I, also known as the Pyramid of the Giant Jaguar, faces west toward the setting sun, which was believed to be the gateway to the underworld. Built above the tomb of King...
The heart of the ancient Mayan civilization lies in this plaza, the focal point of the king’s realm. Temple I, also known as the Pyramid of the Giant Jaguar, faces west toward the setting sun, which was believed to be the gateway to the underworld. Built above the tomb of King...
Ruin
Guatemala
Guatemala
Acrópolis Central
This maze of residential palaces and small temples is found on the south side of Gran Plaza. Believed to be where the royal family and their relatives lived, some chambers still have remnants of low platforms which served as beds. The tiny rooms are believed to be sacred ritual sites, with graffiti...
This maze of residential palaces and small temples is found on the south side of Gran Plaza. Believed to be where the royal family and their relatives lived, some chambers still have remnants of low platforms which served as beds. The tiny rooms are believed to be sacred ritual sites, with graffiti...
Ruin
Guatemala
Guatemala
Acrópolis del Sur & Templo V
South of Gran Plaza is Acrópolis del Sur, which is a massive area yet to be restored. This two-hectare mass of stonework is still covered by vines and trees. The palaces atop the masonry date back to the late-Classic period. Beside the acropolis stands the majestic Templo V, one of the tallest...
South of Gran Plaza is Acrópolis del Sur, which is a massive area yet to be restored. This two-hectare mass of stonework is still covered by vines and trees. The palaces atop the masonry date back to the late-Classic period. Beside the acropolis stands the majestic Templo V, one of the tallest...
Ruin
Guatemala
Guatemala
Plaza de los Siete Templos
Next to the Acrópolis del Sur is the complex comprised of seven little temples built in a row. Although the temples were assembled during the late Classic period, there are other structures in the complex dating back to the pre-Classic times. On the north end of the complex,...
Next to the Acrópolis del Sur is the complex comprised of seven little temples built in a row. Although the temples were assembled during the late Classic period, there are other structures in the complex dating back to the pre-Classic times. On the north end of the complex,...
Ruin
Guatemala
Guatemala
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