Flores, Petén, Guatemala

Great Pyramid

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 19, 2016

1. Great Pyramid Marker

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Gran Pirámide
Se conoce como la principal estructura del Mundo Perdido, tiene una altura de aproximadamente 32 metros. De planta cuadrada, tiene escalinates en los cautro lados. Durante el period Preclásico, cerca del año 300 antes de Cristo, esta pirámide y la plataforma Este formaron un conjunto de observación astronómico.

English:
Great Pyramid
Known as the main structure of the Lost World. It stands 32 meters (105 ft) high. This four-sided structure has staircases on all sides. During the Preclassic period, around 300 BC, this pyramid and its squared platform formed an astronomical observation set.

Erected by Parque Nacional Tikal.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Man-Made Features • Native Americans.

Location. 17° 13.193′ N, 89° 37.666′ W. Marker is in Flores, Petén. The marker is to the right of the Great Pyramid in the Lost World complex at Tikal Archaeological Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Flores, Petén 17001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 19, 2016

2. Great Pyramid Marker

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are within walking distance of this marker. Sloping Panel Temple at Tikal National Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bat Palace (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Temple III at Tikal National Park (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Twin Pyramid Complex N (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Temple II (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Temple V at Tikal (approx. half a kilometer away); East Plaza at Tikal (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); The "Acanaladuras" Palace (approx. 0.8 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flores.

The Great Pyramid at Tikal image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 19, 2016

3. The Great Pyramid at Tikal

Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 268 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.