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One of the most studied architectural groups in the Maya area.
The North Acropolis of the ancient Maya city of Tikal in Guatemala is an architectural complex that served as a royal necropolis and was a centre for funerary activity for over 1300 years. The acropolis is located near the centre of the city and is one of the most studied of Maya architectural complexes. Excavations were carried out from 1957 to 1969 by the University of Pennsylvania, directed by Edwin M. Shook and William Coe.
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Flanked on the east and west sides by two great temple-pyramids, the most famous and widely-photographed pyramids of Tikal. You can't climb the stone steps of the pyramids, but Temple II has a wooden stairway running up the back that you can use to reach a high-up viewdeck with a great view of the plaza.
An interesting large building complex built on a hill.
Lost World Complex
It is the largest ceremonial complex dating from the Preclassic period at Tikal. It features a medium-sized pyramid with a wooden staircase ll the way to the top. This is the biggest structure you can go to the very top of, and the second best view in the park.
The tallest temple in the park, measuring 70 m and also on higher ground than most of the others. Wooden stairs lead up to a viewpoint near the top, which features the most expansive view of Tikal, looking out over jungle as far as the eye can see. A brief shot in the original 1977 Star Wars movie was filmed here, showing spaceships entering the atmosphere of jungle moon Yavin IV on their way to the rebel base.
Tikal Museum