Archaeologists Find Mayan 'Masterpiece' In Guatemala

New York Times ^ | 3-14-2002 | John Noble Wilford

[restornu]

Day 5—Tikal, Guatemala: After breakfast at Chaa Creek, the ancients await next as we travel back in time to the massive ruins of Tikal, Guatemala, once populated by more than 10,000 Mayans. Stroll among magnificently carved palaces, legendary shrines and temples built more than 2,000 years ago. Mayan myths and mysteries will unfold before your eyes through more than 100,000 tools, ornaments and personal objects discovered at this site. Though the Mayans have gone, keep an eye out for the spider monkeys, rare birds and other endangered animals who still make the Tikal Forest their home. After exploring this amazing “city” on your own, we’ll return to Chaa Creek for a relaxing dinner.

TOMB of the JADE JAGUAR, TIKAL, GUATEMALA an informative slide lecture on Maya art, architecture, and archaeology

[Map Kernow]

Beautiful mural. Only wish we had a larger image.

[Sabertooth]

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[blam]

"Beautiful mural. Only wish we had a larger image."

Yup. We'll get one. I just hope it comes before I die of old age. lol.