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Tikal (/ t i ˈ k ɑː l /; Tik'al in modern Mayan orthography) is the ruin of an ancient city, which was likely to have been called Yax Mutal, [1] found in a rainforest in Guatemala. [2] It is one of the largest archeological sites and urban centers of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization.
Tikal is the largest of the ancient ruined cities of the Maya civilization. Tikal may also refer to: Tikal the Echidna, a character in Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog series; Tikal (board game) MS Tikal, an Irish Sea ferry; Tikal (surname)
Two structures at Tikal in particular are associated with Jasaw Chan Kʼawiil. Tikal Temple I is a classically Petén-styled stepped pyramid structure which served as this ruler's tomb, although it is unclear whether it was built for this specific purpose. Tikal Temple II served as the tomb for his wife, Lady Lahan Unen Moʼ (died c.704). [3]
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The monarchy of Tikal is the oldest yet known in the Maya Lowlands, having been founded at the turn of the 1st century AD. [1] The dynasty is last attested in the late 9th century, after a span of some 800 years and at least 33 rulers. [2]
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Siyaj Kʼakʼ (alternative spelling: Siyah Kʼakʼ), also known as Fire is Born (formerly nicknamed "Smoking Frog"), was a prominent political figure mentioned in the glyphs of Classic Period (250–800 CE) Maya civilization monuments, principally Tikal (which he conquered in January 378 [1]), as well as Uaxactun and the city of Copan.