Tikal-The Ancient City of the Maya

Tikal The Ancient City of the Maya

Introduction to Tikal ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Image source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Tikal-Plaza-Mayor-Panorama.jpg

Location Tikal is located in modern day Guatemala Image source: http://www.famsi.org/maps/index.html

Tikal’s Beginnings ,[object Object],[object Object],A panorama time lapse at sunset overlooking the Great Plaza from the North Acropolis. Click here to watch the movie in an Internet browser

Tikal: A Cultural Center of the Maya ,[object Object],Photo: Tara Todras-Whitehill for The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2007/12/16/travel/20071216_TIKAL_SLIDESHOW_index.html

Tikal at Its Peak ,[object Object],[object Object],Photo: Tara Todras-Whitehill for The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2007/12/16/travel/20071216_TIKAL_SLIDESHOW_4.html

Tikal Abandoned ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Image credit : http://www.flickr.com/photos/riodulcechisme/319658936/ The jungle grows very quickly and rapidly covers a building is no one tend to it.

Site Re-discovery ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Temples I and II rising out of the jungle

Map of Tikal ,[object Object],The site of Tikal is very large and is made of many different temples and areas Structures include: temples, ball courts, palaces, residential complexes and causeways.

Panorama of the Grand Plaza Panorama photograph of the Great Plaza and Central Acropolis Click here to play the panorama in an internet browser

Imagining the Past An artist’s drawing of what Tikal may have looked like. What do you think Tikal looked like in the 1500 years ago? Image source: http://www.authenticmaya.com/images/ancient-tikal.gif

Pyramids ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Temples constantly built upon and renovated Whenever a new ruler came in to power, a new layer would be built on an existing pyramid Some rulers would also build pyramids for themselves, for their living family or as a tribute to their dead relatives Image source: http://www.authenticmaya.com/images/fig_21.jpg

Pyramid Features ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Image source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Tikal_Temple1_2006_08_11.JPG

Technology ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Maya pyramids have very steep steps

Maya Pyramids vs Egyptian Pyramids Built of small cut stones on a rubble core Served many functions-temple, tombs, platform for public ceremonies Often built on top of older, existing temples and pyramids Built of large blocks of cut stone Built as as a tomb for pharaohs Pharaohs would begin construction of their own pyramid at the beginning of their reign

Temple I Temple 1, or Temple of the Jaguar Temple I was built for the 26th ruler of Tikal, Jasaw. The building date is unknown as it is unclear if Jasaw built it for himself or if his son, Yik`in, constructed it in honor of his deceased father. Large carved piece of stone, or stelae often depicted historical events or religious stories

Temple II ,[object Object],[object Object],Temple II, or Temple of the Moon Built in the eighth-century Tikal ruler Jasaw Chan K`awiil

Temple II- Temple of the Masks ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Most of the Maya population could not read. Stone carvings of gods and rulers helped explain to people their religious ideas

Temple IV ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Temple IV is currently undergoing restoration. It has not been fully excavated. In this picture you can see the jungle still covering part of the temple

The Central Acropolis ,[object Object],Central Acropolis The Central Acropolis, on the right Temple II, on the left Most of its buildings are of the so-called palace type, probably used for daily functions of the royal court. Click here to open a panorama of the Central Acropolis in an Internet browser

The North Acropolis ,[object Object],[object Object]

Ball courts ,[object Object],[object Object],Ball courts are often located in or adjacent to important ceremonial and monumental areas. All but the smallest of Maya cities had ball courts.

Ball Games ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Image credit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Maya_Vase_Ballplayer.png A Maya vase shows a ball player dressed for the game.

Tikal Today: The Modern Maya People ,[object Object],[object Object],Photo: Tara Todras-Whitehill for The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2007/12/16/travel/20071216_TIKAL_SLIDESHOW_2.html

Tikal’s Mysteries ,[object Object],[object Object],Image credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/riodulcechisme/319659318/

Damage to Tikal from Nature and People ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Image Credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/riodulcechisme/319658574/

Archaeology Today: Laser Scanning ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Laser Archaeology Movie ,[object Object]

3-D Tour of Grand Plaza ,[object Object],Movie: 3-D Tour of the Grand Plaza made using laser scanners Click here to play the video in an Internet browser

3-D Models of Tikal ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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