Mundo Perdido



Here, you stand atop the Lost World Pyramid. Over 100 feet tall, the pyramid includes four stairways that reach the top, each one flanked by massive stone-carved masks. Its truncated top distinguishes it from other temples that reach skyward. Looking out from the summit, Temple IV and the Temples of the Great Plaza are visible, rising through the jungle canopy.

You can only imagine the spectacular sights of the rest of the city during its heyday: the painted temples in the distance, the bustle of the many workers, and the royalty regaled in jade and bright colors. This structure and others in the Lost World complex contained tombs that were filled with some of the most exquisite ceramics found in the entire Mayan civilization.

Great Plaza, North Acropolis - audio of storm approaching.Great Plaza, North Acropolis.Temple II - top of Temple of the Masks.Great Plaza, courtyard with stelae. Central Acropolis - view of ball court.Interior of structure with vaulted roof.Temple IV - view from top of temple opening.Jungle Trail - audio of howler monkeys.Groupo G - Palace of the Verticle Grooves.Mundo Perdido - top of temple.Mundo Perdido - from top of temple. Temple IV and Temple II visible.Mundo Perdido - platform in jungle with audio of birds.Map of Tikal

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