Tikal Of Maya: Sophisticated Culture That Experienced Humble Start, Golden Age, Wars And Decline
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Tikal was the Maya's religious, ceremonial, and military city-state, with a long and fascinating history recorded in the city's ruins, artifacts, and plenty of stelae.
Tikal's name is probably derived from the Yucatec Maya term ti ak'al, meaning "at the waterhole."
The city succeeded in its economy, military affairs, and religious importance. Located in the tropical forests of northern Guatemala, the city flourished between the years 200 and c.850 AD.
Tikal's geographical location undoubtedly contributed to the city's greatness.
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