Tikal National Park – Mayan complex

Tikal, Guatemala – 2016. Tikal is an ancient Mayan site in northern Guatemala that has been partially reclaimed from the jungle. The site was active between 200 and 850 A.D. Most of the larger temples and were constructed in the eight century AD when the Mayan civilization was at its peak in Tikal. Tikal declined during the ninth century AD and was subsequently abandoned and lost to the jungle. The Tikal National Park website (www.tikalnationalpark.org) has a very good historical write-up and some interesting pictures.
Air plants covering the branches of a tree, Tikal National Park, Guatemala
One of the two buildings in the Twin Pyramid Complex Q, Tikal National Park, Guatemala
One of the two pyramids in the Twin Pyramid Complex Q with a row of Stelae and alters in front. Tikal National Park, Guatemala
The second pyramid Twin Pyramid Complex Q. Still covered by the jungle, Tikal National Park, Guatemala
The jungle path in Tikal National Park, Guatemala
The three pyramids visible from Temple IV - the closest is Temple III (Temple of the Jaguar Priest) and then Temple II (Temple of the Mask) and Temple I (Temple…
The three pyramids visible from Temple IV - the closed is Temple III (Temple of the Jaguar Priest) and then Temple II (Temple of the Mask) and Temple I (Temple…
Temple IV is the tallest structure in Tikal. It is just over 70 meters (230 feet) tall. Tikal National Park, Guatemala
Jungle vines, Tikal National Park, Guatemala
Talud-Tabiero (Sloping Panel) Temple (Temple SC-49) at El Mundo Perdido, Tikal National Park, Guatemala
The Grand Pyramid or Lost World Pyramid (5C-54) in El Mundo Perdido. It was one of the most massive construction projects ever undertaken in ancient Tikal,…
Talud-Tabiero (Sloping Panel) Temple (Temple SC-49) at El Mundo Perdido, Tikal National Park, Guatemala
The Grand Pyramid or Lost World Pyramid (5C-54) in El Mundo Perdido, Tikal National Park, Guatemala
The north side of The Grand Pyramid, Tikal National Park, Guatemala
El Mundo Perdido, Tikal National Park, Guatemala
Temple III (Temple of the Jaguar Priest). Under repair after being struck by lightning several years ago, Tikal National Park, Guatemala
One of many unmarked sites in Tikal National Park, Guatemala
Temple I (Temple of the Great Jaguar). The temple is 47 meters (154 ft.) high and is at the east end of the Great Plaza, Tikal. It is the most photographed…
The North Acropolis. It includes a number of temples and several pyramids, Tikal National Park, Guatemala
The Central Acropolis is a palace complex to the south of the Great & East Plazas, Tikal National Park, Guatemala
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