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UTC-6 |
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IANA Time Zone |
America/Guatemala |
Tikal time compared to Beijing time (China) |
14 hours ahead |
Tikal - The Lost City of the Mayan Civilization
Located in the department of Petén in the north of Guatemala, Tikal was one of the most powerful city-states of the Classic period of the Mayan civilization (c. 200-900 AD). Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, this archaeological site deep in the rainforest is known for its towering pyramidal temples and rich biodiversity.
Architectural wonders and historical value
The core of the site covers an area of approximately 16 square kilometers and boasts more than 3,000 structures, including six step pyramids that rise to a height of 70 meters. One of these, Temple IV, is the tallest structure in the pre-Columbian Americas and overlooks the entire rainforest. Hieroglyphics on stone monuments and altars record the rise and fall of Tikal in wars with neighboring countries, and its population may have been as large as 100,000 in its heyday.
Natural Ecology and Tourism Features
Tikal National Park combines archaeology and ecological preservation, and visitors can watch the sun rise over the pyramids in the morning while listening to howler monkeys. The park is home to more than 200 species of animals, including jaguars and toucans, and rainforest trails connect plazas, palaces and ball fields, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the Mayan cosmology and daily life.
Tikal Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2025-12-29
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17:33
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