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tikal


states: [guatemala]

category: mixed

year: 1979

location: Department of El Peten

region: Latin America and the Caribbean

latitude/longitude: 17.2166666700, -89.6166666700

Tikal

In the heart of the jungle, surrounded by lush vegetation, lies one of the major sites of Mayan civilization, inhabited from the 6th century B.C. to the 10th century A.D. The ceremonial centre contains superb temples and palaces, and public squares accessed by means of ramps. Remains of dwellings are scattered throughout the surrounding countryside.

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