Temple IV at Tikal

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Temple IV at Tikal is one of the tallest and most iconic Maya pyramids, renowned for its towering height and panoramic views over the ancient city’s rainforest canopy.

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Temple IV at Tikal canonical 2
Tikal Temple IV 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Maya pyramid
archaeological monument
access stairway with wooden steps for visitors
alsoKnownAs Temple of the Two-Headed Serpent
architecturalStyle Classic Maya architecture
linked to: Maya architecture
associatedWith royal dynastic power of Tikal
builtDuringReignOf Yik’in Chan K’awiil
linked to: Yik'in Chan K'awiil
civilization Maya civilization
constructionPeriod 8th century CE
country Guatemala
culture Classic Maya
linked to: Classic Maya period
dedicatedTo Yik’in Chan K’awiil
linked to: Yik'in Chan K'awiil
discoveredByArchaeology 20th century excavations
environment tropical rainforest
estimatedCompletionDate circa 741 CE
feature roof comb
stepped pyramid base
stucco decoration remnants
temple superstructure
function ceremonial structure
funerary temple
hasRoofComb yes
hasStairs yes
hasTempleSanctuary yes
height approximately 64 meters
approximately 70 meters above the plaza including roof comb
locatedIn Guatemala
Petén Department
Tikal
material limestone
notableFor panoramic views over rainforest canopy
towering height
views over the ancient city of Tikal
orientation westward
overlooks Great Plaza of Tikal
Temples I and II at Tikal
partOf Tikal National Park
linked to: Tikal

Tikal archaeological site
linked to: Tikal
preservationStatus partially restored
region Maya Lowlands
linked to: Maya lowlands
relativeRanking one of the tallest pre-Columbian structures in the Americas
tallest structure at Tikal
tourism major tourist attraction in Tikal National Park
UNESCOInscriptionYear 1979
UNESCOWorldHeritageSite Tikal National Park
linked to: Tikal
viewpoint popular sunrise viewing location

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Temple V comparedWith Temple IV at Tikal
Yik'in Chan K'awiil associatedWith Tikal Temple IV
linked to: Temple IV at Tikal
Yik'in Chan K'awiil majorConstruction Temple IV at Tikal