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Tikal Temple Tikal, Guatemala ☎ +502 2239 5000 Last Updated: 03/19/2026 |
| The Tikal Temple (often called Temple I, or the Temple of the Great Jaguar) is one of the most iconic structures in the ancient Mayan city of Tikal in the Petén region of northern Guatemala. It was built around 732–740 AD as a funerary pyramid. Its height is approximately 47 meters (154 feet) including the roof. | |
| Ah, Cacao (Lord of Chocolate), also known as Jasaw Chan K’awiil I, one of Tikal’s greatest kings, is buried here and is primarily associated with this temple. | |
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Guatemala Place » City Guatemala is a country located in Central America, bordered by Mexico to the north and west, Belize and the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the south. Its capital and largest city is Guatemala City. The population of Guatemala is estimated to be around 18 million people, and its official language is Spanish, although there are also many indigenous languages spoken in the country. 596 views 💖 1 👍 0Guatemala |
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Arco de Santa Catalina Place » Historical Place The Arco de Santa Catalina is a historical landmark located in Antigua, Guatemala. It is a prominent archway that spans the Calle del Arco, a street that connects the city's central plaza with the Santa Catalina convent. 812 views 💖 1 👍 05a Avenida Norte, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala |
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Tikal National Park Place » Historical Place Tikal National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the Petén region of Guatemala. It is home to the ancient Mayan city of Tikal, which was one of the largest and most powerful cities in the Mayan civilization. Tikal National Park encompasses 575 square kilometres of jungle and thousands of ruined structures. The central part of the ancient city alone contains 3,000 buildings and covers about 16 square kilometers. 960 views 💖 2 👍 0Guatemala |
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Tikal Place » Historical Place Tikal is an ancient Mayan city located in the rainforest of northern Guatemala, near the border with Belize. It was one of the largest and most important Mayan cities during the Classic Period, which spanned from about 250 to 900 AD. 323 views 💖 1 👍 0Guatemala |
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Zaculeu Place » Historical Place Zaculeu is a pre-Columbian Maya archaeological site located in the highlands of western Guatemala, in the department of Huehuetenango in Guatemala. It was a significant Mayan city during the pre-Columbian era and is now a historical and cultural attraction. 470 views 💖 1 👍 0Ruinas de Zaculeu, 7a Calle, Huehuetenango, Guatemala |
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Quirigua Place » Historical Place Quiriguá is an archaeological site located in the southeastern part of Guatemala, near the town of Morales. It is known for its well-preserved Maya ruins and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quiriguá was a significant city in the ancient Maya civilization and is particularly renowned for its impressive stelae and intricate carvings. 202 views 💖 1 👍 0Izabal Department, Guatemala |
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Acropolis Norte Yaxha Place » Historical Place The Acropolis Norte at Yaxhá is an important archaeological complex located within the Yaxhá-Nakum-Naranjo National Park in northern Guatemala. This site is part of the larger Yaxhá archaeological zone, which was a significant city during the Classic Period of the Maya civilization (ca. 250–900 CE). 185 views 💖 1 👍 0Laguna Yaxja, Gauatemala |
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Mixco Viejo Place » Historical Place Mixco Viejo, also known as Jilotepeque Viejo, is an archaeological site located in the highlands of Guatemala, near the town of San MartÃn Jilotepeque in the department of Chimaltenango. It was an ancient Mayan city that played a significant role in the history and culture of the region. 201 views 💖 1 👍 0Mixco Viejo, Santa Inés, Guatemala |