National Geographic Travelさんのインスタグラム写真 - (National Geographic TravelInstagram)「Photo by @simonnorfolkstudio | Tikal stands as one of the largest pre-Columbian sites. It is located in the archaeological region of the Petén Basin in what is now Guatemala. The ruins lie in the tropical rainforests that formed the hearth of lowland Maya civilization. Tikal reached its peak during the Classic period (200 to 900 C.E.). During this time, the city dominated the Maya region militarily, economically, and politically, and saw a succession of at least 33 leaders over a span of 800 years. Studies of hieroglyphic inscriptions found at the site indicate that the city was then known as Yax Mutal or Yax Mutul. The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. Here, the 47-meter (154-foot) Temple 1 (also known as the Temple of Ah Cacao or Temple of the Great Jaguar) is seen from Temple 2. This mortuary pyramid was erected in honor of Jasaw Chan K'awil, who was interred within around 734 C.E. To the left are some of the stelae (carved stone shafts, often sculpted with figures and hieroglyphs) that front the Northern Acropolis. Follow @simonnorfolkstudio for updates, outtakes, and unpublished and archive material.」11月11日 7時30分