Tak'alik Ab'aj

Tak'alik Abaj, which in K'iche (a maya language) , means "Standing Stone" played an important role in the region's trade, maintained a very prolonged occupation from the Middle Pre-Classic to the Late Classic period and maintained very important contacts with other contemporary groups such as the...

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Tak'alik Ab'aj

Tikal

This ancient city rose to prominence around 400 BC, growing into a powerful kingdom over centuries. Famous for its towering pyramids and intricate temples, Tikal was a center of learning, trade, and religion. At its peak, around 800 AD, Tikal was one of the largest and most influential cities in ...

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