Standing on Temple II, viewing the Central Plaza and Temple I. The temples were used for ceremonial purposes. Note the standing stones (stela) and altars (flat stones) in the courtyard behind Theresa.
Tikal Mayan Ruins. February 9th 2012 Hola!
Tikal Mayan ruins were nothing short of spectacular. The ruins are amazing - as is the setting! Set deep in the jungle and sprawled over 25 square miles you walk through a series of trails to each site whilst monkeys and birds sit above you in the canopy.
The excavation work that has been put into recovering such an interesting settlement has been in itself amazing. Imagine having to r ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Guatemala » Petén Region » Tikal 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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