Tikal Temple I

Mayan ceremonial pyramid.

Overview

Tikal Temple I, using limestone, is a 8th-century CE pyramid in Tikal, Guatemala.

Core Characteristics

• Stepped limestone pyramid.
• Ornate roof comb.
• Mayan design.

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 8th century CE.
• Religious: Temple.
• Mayan Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

UNESCO site, iconic Mayan architecture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Symbolism (theory), Pyramid (element), Mayan (movement)