Temple I, Tikal

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Mark Cartwright
by Dave Jimison
published on 05 October 2014
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Temple I, Tikal, Gautemala. The temple was used as the tomb of Maya ruler Jasaw Chan K'awiil (r. 682-734 CE). The structure is 50 metres high and the steps climbing to the top are set at an angle of over 70 degrees.

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Jimison, D. (2014, October 05). Temple I, Tikal. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3102/temple-i-tikal/

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