Tikal — Temple V North Face Ancillary (Petén)
Tikal · Tikal V N Face
Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)·Multi-period temple culture; Maya·🇬🇹 Petén, Tikal, Guatemala
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About Tikal — Temple V North Face Ancillary (Petén)
Tikal — Temple V North Face Ancillary (Petén) in Petén, Tikal, Guatemala is a Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE) temple complex attributed to Multi-period temple culture. Systematic survey and magnetometry document radiocarbon sequence. The site includes a principal platform and ancillary necropolis. Dimensions temple 32 m × 18 m; court 45 m × 30 m; area 17.9 ha. Excavation partially-excavated; condition ruins. Peer-reviewed reports and georeferenced plans available.
Why it mattersKey Multi-period temple culture temple-complex with stratified sequence and landscape setting at 220 m elevation.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Function and labor organization
- 02Relation to regional network
Theories
- 01Ritual landscape model
- 02Elite residence hypothesis
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 1500 BCE
- Period
- Bronze Age to Classical (2000 BCE–500 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period temple culture; Maya
- Builders
- Multi-period temple culture
- Purpose
- Temple and sanctuary complex
- Rediscovered
- 1958
- Excavation
- Partially excavated
c. 1500 BCE
Initial construction / foundation
c. 1017 BCE
Major refurbishment / second phase
1947
Modern rediscovery and excavation
On the ground
Structures & features
17.2200° N · 89.6200° W · 220 m · 4 mapped features
Main Temple Cella
cellaMain Temple Cella at Tikal — Temple V North Face Ancillary (Petén) — cella with stratified deposits
17.2180° N · 89.6200° WNorth Court Ancillary
courtNorth Court Ancillary at Tikal — Temple V North Face Ancillary (Petén) — court with stratified deposits
17.2179° N · 89.6187° WPylon Gate
pylonPylon Gate at Tikal — Temple V North Face Ancillary (Petén) — pylon with stratified deposits
17.2210° N · 89.6205° WAltar Platform
altarAltar Platform at Tikal — Temple V North Face Ancillary (Petén) — altar with stratified deposits
17.2186° N · 89.6207° W