Tikal Great Plaza Pyramids

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The Great Plaza formed the ceremonial heart of Tikal for centuries. Temple I, the tomb of Jasaw Chan K'awiil I, faces Temple II across a plaza ringed by carved stelae and altars whose hieroglyphic inscriptions record royal accessions, victories, rituals, and dynastic history.

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  • Archeology
  • Central America
  • Guatemala
  • Maya
  • Pyramids
  • Tikal
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