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Tikal: temples within an urban system

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Published: 22 Oct 2026 16:11 · Updated: 22 Oct 2026 16:11

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Guatemala’s Tikal includes a monumental ceremonial centre with temples, palaces and public squares. Residential remains extend into the surrounding terrain.

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Guatemala’s Tikal includes a monumental ceremonial centre with temples, palaces and public squares. Residential remains extend into the surrounding terrain. [1]

Read tall silhouettes together with open spaces and approaches. One temple cannot represent the whole settlement. Compare central composition with residential distribution without treating today’s vegetation as an exact picture of every historical period.

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  1. [1] Tikal National Park - UNESCO World Heritage Centre ↗