El Temblor

El Temblor is an archaeological site in Petén Department, Guatemala which was once the location of a settlement of the Maya civilization [1]. First recorded in 1974 by Ian Graham of Harvard University's Peabody Museum, the site represents a medium-sized and compact settlement about 18 kilometres (11 mi) south-south-east of the ruined Mayan city of Tikal and about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) north-east of the ruins of Ixlu [1]. It is situated in a wooded area called Paso del Carmen [1]. The ruins at El Temblor consist of at least three groups of collapsed structures or platforms on a north-south axis [1]. The northernmost group, designated as Group A, is clustered in a wooded hilltop and includes a pyramid standing over 10 metres (33 ft) high [1]. A damaged stela stands east of the pyramid [1]. Group B is located in a lower and flatter area to the south and includes at least five mounds or platforms [1]. Group C is located further south along the site's main axis and comprises eight structures on a hill, possibly representing temples and palaces [1].