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Tikal National Park
Guatemala
Date of Inscription: 1979
Criteria: (i)(iii)(iv)(ix)(x) Property : 57600.0000 ha Department of El Peten N17 13 W89 37 Ref: 64 |
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Brief Description
In the heart of the jungle, surrounded by lush vegetation, lies one of the major sites of Mayan civilization, inhabited from the 6th century B.C. to the 10th century A.D. The ceremonial centre contains superb temples and palaces, and public squares accessed by means of ramps. Remains of dwellings are scattered throughout the surrounding countryside.
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