Map of Mayan Cities and Maya Ruins
This beautiful map of Mayan cities shows all the major ancient cities and the extent of the Mayan Territories (the Mundo Maya).
Is This the Face of the Pharoah of Quirigua?
Quirigua’s most prestigious ruler’s image can be seen on the majority of the amazing monuments found at the site and there’s something curiously Egyptian about him…
The Zoomorphs of Quirigua
Weighing as much as 20 tuns and encoded with mystery, the zoomorphs of Quirigua are amongst the most profound and amazing pieces of art ever produced by the Maya.
The Stelae of Quirigua
The stelae at Quirigua are an outstanding example of Mayan art and include Stela E which is the largest monolithic monument ever erected in Mesoamerica.
Quiriguá: The Acropolis
The Acropolis at Quirigua may be small, but it lies at the heart of Quirigua’s development from a small trading outpost to a powerful independent city that ended up living in fear…
Quirigua: Zoomorph G
The beastly Zoomorph G (Monument 7) is dedicated to Quiriguá’s greatest ruler, Cauac Sky (K’ak’ Tiliw Chan Yopaat) who reigned for over 60 years…
Quiriguá: Altar M
Feline-faced Monument 13, also known as Altar M, curiously marks the beginning of Quiriguá’s battle for independence thanks to the inclusion of a brand new emblem…
Tikal: A Brief History
Tikal was the most powerful city in the Mayan territories during the Classic Period, but its monuments might suggest that Teotihuacan was inspiration and power behind its success…
Tikal: The Temple of the Skulls
The Temple of Skulls takes its name from three stucco skulls which were added, along with a curious niche, in the early 8th century…
Tikal: Group G – The Acanaladuras Palace
Tikal Group G is known as the Acanaladuras Palace because of its unusual pseudo-column façade and dates to the reign of Jasaw Chan K’awiil, c.734AD.
Tikal: Temple of Inscriptions (Templo VI)
Templo VI is known as the Temple of Inscriptions because of a series of events listed on its roof comb, dating back to 1143BC…
Tikal: Templo 5D-33
Temple 5D-33 was controversially ripped down in the ’60s, but revealed an early structure that may link it to Teotihuacan…
Tikal: The Temple of the Masks (Templo II)
Templo II is known as the Temple of the Masks due to a pair of masks which flank the stairway, but it is actually a mausoleum for King Jasaw Chan K’awiil I’s wife.
Tikal: Temple of the Jaguar (Templo I)
Templo I is the resting place of one of Tikal’s greatest rulers,Jasaw Chan K’awiil I, who defeated their arch-rivals, Calakmul, and brought Tikal back to prominence…
Tikal
Hidden in the rainforests of Guatemala, Tikal was once at the heart of the Mayan Civilisation. Today it is a magical destination for both its natural environment and amazing ruins.
Tikal: The Talud-Tablero Temple (5C-49)
Structure 5D-47 stands out due to its talud-tablero style of construction – a style that belongs at Teotihuacan, 1000 miles away…
Tikal: The Great Pyramid (5C-54)
The Great Pyramid is one of the tallest and oldest structures at Tikal and sits at the heart of the Mundo Perdido complex…
Guatemala: Tourist Pamphlets
A collection of tourism pamphlets that we collected en-route in early 2002, which include some fairly inspiring words…