ANCIENT CITY OF TIKALThe Center of Mayan Civilization

Location In The Jungle

History Founded 400BC Economic and

cultural height 200 – 900 AD

Abandoned 1000AD

Conquered by Teotihuacan?

The Scope of Tikal 557 km2 (Aurora 50 km2) Population ~100,000

(Aurora 48,000) Agriculture and Trade

was main economics some jungle “resources” Ruled Mayan leaders by

“Jaguar Paw” and “Stormy Sky” in 300AD

Rituals of The Maya Conflict and peace

between tribes Prisoners captured

became either slaves or sacrifices

Some deaths more noble than others

Elite always buried in tombs much like Egyptians

The Quest for Mayan Truth

Tikal’s Legacy Endures

Tikal’s Legacy Endures

The Ancient City of Tikal