Tikal Temple IV

Tikal Temple I is the designation given to one of the major structures at Tikal, one of the largest cities and archaeological sites of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization in Mesoamerica. It is located in the Petén Basin region of northern Guatemala. It also is known as the Temple of the Great Jaguar because of a lintel that represents a king sitting upon a …
Tikal Temple I is the designation given to one of the major structures at Tikal, one of the largest cities and archaeological sites of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization in Mesoamerica. It is located in the Petén Basin region of northern Guatemala. It also is known as the Temple of the Great Jaguar because of a lintel that represents a king sitting upon a jaguar throne. An alternative name is the Temple of Ah Cacao, after the ruler buried in the temple. Temple I is a typically Petén-styled limestone stepped pyramid structure that is dated to approximately 732 AD.
  • Location: Guatemala
  • Alternative name: El Gran Jaguar, Temple of Ah Cacao
  • Region: Mesoamérica
  • Part of: Tikal
  • Height: 47 m (154.2 ft)
  • Builder: Jasaw Chan Kʼawiil I (other names) Ah Cacao, King Moon Double Comb
  • Material: local limestone

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