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ANCIENT CITY OF TIKAL The Center of Mayan Civilization
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ancient City of tikal. The Center of Mayan Civilization. Location I n T he Jungle. History. Founded 400BC Economic and cultural height 200 – 900 AD Abandoned 1000AD Conquered by Teotihuacan?. The Scope of Tikal. 557 km 2 (Aurora 50 km 2 ) Population ~100,000 (Aurora 48,000) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ANCIENT CITY OF TIKALThe Center of Mayan Civilization
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Location In The Jungle
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History Founded 400BC Economic and
cultural height 200 – 900 AD
Abandoned 1000AD
Conquered by Teotihuacan?
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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
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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
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The Quest for Mayan Truth
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Tikal’s Legacy Endures
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Tikal’s Legacy Endures
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The Ancient City of Tikal