Tikal Temple IV, Mesoamerican pyramid in Tikal, Guatemala
Temple IV rises 70 meters above the rainforest canopy, featuring a rectangular base with seven stepped levels and a prominent eastern stairway.
The temple was constructed in 741 CE under the reign of Maya ruler Yik'in Chan K'awiil, marking the height of Tikal's architectural development.
The temple's summit shrine contains stone mosaic masks and carved lintels that document military victories and royal ceremonies of the Maya civilization.
Visitors can climb wooden stairs to reach the temple's upper platform, which provides views across the archaeological site and surrounding jungle.
The structure contains approximately 190,000 cubic meters of construction material, making it the second tallest pre-Columbian building in the Americas.
Location: Petén Department
Inception: 741
Founders: Yik'in Chan K'awiil
Architectural style: Maya architecture
GPS coordinates: 17.22370,-89.62990
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:26
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