Tikal Temple V

Temple V rises 47 meters above the surrounding rainforest, featuring nine stepped levels constructed from local limestone blocks within the Tikal archaeological complex.

Built around 732 AD during the Classic Period of Maya civilization, Temple V served as a funerary monument for ruler Jasaw Chan K'awiil I of Tikal.

Excavations at Temple V revealed burial chambers containing jewelry, ceramics, and jadeite objects that demonstrate the Maya funeral traditions and social hierarchy.

The temple structure undergoes regular maintenance and stabilization work to prevent erosion damage, ensuring its preservation for archaeological research and tourism.

The nine-level construction of Temple V represents Maya cosmology, with each tier symbolizing different levels of passage between the physical world and underworld.

Location: Petén Department

GPS coordinates: 17.21970,-89.62370

Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:11