The Great Plaza at Tikal was paved with cut limestone and aligned to mark equinoxes. Temple One (Temple of the Great Jaguar) rises 45 m with nine tiers representing the underworld's nine levels. Built during the reign of Jasaw Chan K'awiil I in the 8th century AD, his burial chamber held jade ornaments, carved bones, and ceremonial offerings.
Tikal's Great Plaza and Temple of the Great Jaguar described
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Key facts
- The Great Plaza at Tikal was paved with carefully cut limestone blocks and aligned with cardinal directions to mark equinoxes
- Temple One (Temple of the Great Jaguar) rises 45 m (150 ft) above the plaza with nine tiers representing the nine levels of the underworld
- The pyramid was built during the reign of Jasaw Chan K'awiil I in the 8th century AD
- Jasaw Chan K'awiil I's burial chamber contained jade ornaments, carved bones, and offerings
- Maya rulers were buried in painted chambers with jade ornaments, obsidian blades, carved bones, and painted ceramics using natural mineral and organic pigments over lime plaster
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Tikal Temple Ien.wikipedia.org
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Tikal: Temple of the Jaguar (Templo I)uncoveredhistory.com
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Tikal Templestikalnationalpark.org
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