ANCIENT CITY OF TIKAL The Center of Mayan Civilization
ancient City of tikal
Feb 24, 2016
ancient City of tikal. The Center of Mayan Civilization. Location I n T he Jungle. History. Founded 400BC Economic and cultural height 200 – 900 AD Abandoned 1000AD Conquered by Teotihuacan?. The Scope of Tikal. 557 km 2 (Aurora 50 km 2 ) Population ~100,000 (Aurora 48,000) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ANCIENT CITY OF TIKALThe Center of Mayan Civilization
Location In The Jungle
History Founded 400BC Economic and
cultural height 200 – 900 AD
Abandoned 1000AD
Conquered by Teotihuacan?
The Scope of Tikal 557 km2 (Aurora 50 km2) Population ~100,000
(Aurora 48,000) Agriculture and Trade
was main economics some jungle “resources” Ruled Mayan leaders by
“Jaguar Paw” and “Stormy Sky” in 300AD
Rituals of The Maya Conflict and peace
between tribes Prisoners captured
became either slaves or sacrifices
Some deaths more noble than others
Elite always buried in tombs much like Egyptians
The Quest for Mayan Truth
Tikal’s Legacy Endures
Tikal’s Legacy Endures
The Ancient City of Tikal
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