Pablo showing the equinox temple design (Tikal)

The temple behind him was the observation temple. There were two smaller structures on either side of us that were perfectly positioned such that the shadows of the equinox would line up PERFECTLY with the structures, thus telling the leaders when the rains would come or leave.

Tikal and Yaxhá - see both if you can!

February 2nd 2008
My younger brother Eric came to visit us in early February, and had been reading his Lonely Planet guidebook for suggestions of places to visit (as well as, I should certainly hope, my List of Top Places to Visit ) He was pretty interested in making a visit to Tikal, and as we chatte ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Petén Region » Flores

The Maya civilization flourished in Guatemala and surrounding regions during the first millennium A.D. After almost three centuries as a Spanish colony, Guatemala won its independence in 1821. During the second half of the 20th century, it experience... ... read more

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