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Tikal National Park

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Guatemala
Date of Inscription: 1979
Criteria: (i)(iii)(iv)(ix)(x)
Core zone: 57600 ha
Department of El Peten
N17 13 W89 37
Ref: 64

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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