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Map of the Mayan Territories from a 2002 Pamphlet
Maya

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).

Quirigua

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…

Zoomorfo P at Quirigua
Quirigua

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.

Quirigua

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.

Rear South Corner of Acropolis at Quirigua
Quirigua

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…

Zoomorfo G at Quirigua
Quirigua

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…

Altar M (Monument 13) at Quirigua
Quirigua

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…

View of Templo I at Tikal from the main plaza
Maya, Tikal

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…

The Temple of Skulls, Structure 5D-87, at Tikal
Maya, Tikal

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…

Grupo G at Tikal
Maya, Tikal

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.

Temple of Inscriptions (Templo VI), at Tikal
Maya, Tikal

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…

North Acropolis at Tikal
Maya, Tikal

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…

The Templo Del Mascaras (Templo II), from Tikal
Maya, Tikal

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.

view of Templo I from the Central Acropolis
Maya, Tikal

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
Guatemala, Highlights, Maya

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.

Temple 5C-49 from within the Mundo Perdido complex
Maya, Tikal

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…

The Great Pyramid (Structure 5C-54) of Tikal
Maya, Tikal

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…

Guatemalan tourist pamphlets from 2002
Guatemala

Guatemala: Tourist Pamphlets

A collection of tourism pamphlets that we collected en-route in early 2002, which include some fairly inspiring words…

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  • History of Chicanna December 2, 2016
    The early history of Chicanna reveals a simple community steadily growing. Then it erected several incredible buildings. So who built Chicanna and why? The post History of Chicanna appeared first on Uncovered History.
  • Chicanna Structure X and Structure XI October 1, 2016
    Chicanna Structure X and Structure XI are Mayan temples that stand together in Group C, but represent a transformation of Chicanna over the centuries. The post Chicanna Structure X and Structure XI appeared first on Uncovered History.
  • Chicanna Structure XX – A Timepiece in Stone September 29, 2016
    Chicanna Structure XX is covered with carved images and features three monster mouth entrances that combine to create an image of the Mayan universe. The post Chicanna Structure XX – A Timepiece in Stone appeared first on Uncovered History.
  • Chicanna Structure II: The Monster Mouth Temple July 16, 2016
    Chicanna Structure II features a fearsome monster mouth doorway that was designed to broadcast the spiritual power of this magical Mayan temple. The post Chicanna Structure II: The Monster Mouth Temple appeared first on Uncovered History.
  • Chicanna Structure VI July 15, 2016
    With its carved façade and roof comb, Chicanna Structure VI appears to be a temple, but the rooms added over later centuries raise questions over its use. The post Chicanna Structure VI appeared first on Uncovered History.
  • Chicanna Structure III July 13, 2016
    Chicanna Structure III spans the north side of Group A and was repeatedly developed from 640AD to 1040AD - but it is curiously different to the other structures The post Chicanna Structure III appeared first on Uncovered History.
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