- Tikal - Wikipedia
Tikal ( tiˈkɑːl ; Tik'al in modern Mayan orthography) is the ruin of an ancient city, which was likely to have been called Yax Mutal, [1] found in a rainforest in Guatemala [2] It is one of the largest archaeological sites and urban centers of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization
- Tikal | Guatemala, Park, Maya Ruins, Temples | Britannica
Tikal, city and ceremonial center of the ancient Maya civilization The largest urban center in the southern Maya lowlands, it stood 19 miles (30 km) north of Lake Petén Itzá in what is now the northern part of the region of Petén, Guatemala, in a tropical rainforest
- Visiting Tikal in Guatemala: Everything you need to know
No trip to Guatemala is complete without visiting Tikal – an ancient Mayan city hidden deep in the jungles of northern Guatemala Home to an array of awe-inspiring temples and pyramids, Tikal was the heart of the Mayan Empire It’s a fascinating archaeological wonder and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Ancient City of Tikal: History and Major Facts
Tikal, located in northern Guatemala’s Petén Basin, stands as one of the most significant archaeological sites of the ancient Maya civilization Likely referred to as Yax Mutal in antiquity, this city flourished as a dominant power during the Classic Period (c 200–900 AD)
- Tikal - Guatemala, Ruins Mayan | HISTORY
Tikal is a complex of Mayan ruins deep in the rainforests of northern Guatemala
- How To Visit The Tikal Mayan Ruins In Guatemala (+Map)
This Tikal travel guide will explain where the ruins are located (plus a Tikal map), how to get there from Guatemala or Belize, hours entrance fees, safety tips, best tour packages, and everything else you need to know before you go!
- TIKAL - mayan ruins website
Tikal is located within the Tikal National Park, and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 Tikal is a modern Maya name which can translate to “City of Voices”
- Tikal National Park - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
The forests comprise more than 200 tree species and over 2000 higher plants have been recorded across the diverse habitats Tikal, a major Pre-Columbian political, economic and military centre, is one of the most important archaeological complexes left by the Maya civilization
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