World History & Geography Encyclopedia
Classical Maya civilization flourishes
Cities and stars in the rainforest
Year700 CE
RegionGuatemala · Tikal
Category艺术建筑
Importance★★★
Overview
In the seventh and eighth centuries, Tikal was a major city of the Maya lowlands. Its monuments, inscriptions and calendars reflect the complexity of Maya society.
Historical impact
The Maya left a rich legacy of architecture, writing and astronomical knowledge.