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The Mayan temple of Tikal is an observatory used to look at different stars, planets, and constellations.

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What was the capital city of the Mayan?

tikal


Where is Tikal located?

Tikal is an ancient Mayan citadel located in the northern rainforest of Guatemala.


What is the Mayan's city capital known as?

The tikal


What was Tikal Mexico known for?

Tikal is an ancient Mayan city and archaeological site in Guatemala, not Mexico.


What type of building or artifact is tikal?

Tikal is an ancient Mayan city located in the rainforests of Guatemala, known for its impressive temples, palaces, and other archaeological structures. It features iconic stepped pyramids, such as Temple I and Temple II, which served as religious and ceremonial sites. Tikal was a major political and economic center during the Classic Maya period and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting researchers and tourists alike. The ruins showcase advanced Mayan engineering and urban planning.


Which civilization built the cities of tikal and palenque?

It was the Mayan civilisation.


How tall is Tikal 1?

tikal temple is 47 meters high 154 feet


Copan and tikal were cities of which ancient civilization?

Mayan civilization


What is the most impressed Mayan city?

Palenque, Chichen Itza, or Tikal


Who made the tikal pyramid?

The Tikal Pyramid, part of the ancient Mayan city of Tikal in present-day Guatemala, was constructed by the Maya civilization. This iconic structure, known as Temple I or Temple of the Great Jaguar, was built during the Late Classic period, around 732 AD, under the rule of King Hasaw Chan K'awil. The Maya were skilled architects and engineers, creating these monumental structures as part of their religious and political practices.


What was the largest Mayan city in the classical era how was its population?

Tikal the largest mayan city may have had a population of 100000 or more


What is the Mayan city-state?

This university website has a map detailing the names and locations of Mayan cities in south America. http://wsu.edu/~dee/CIVAMRCA/MAYACITY.HTM