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Chichén Itzá Mérida & KabahUxmalPalenqueYaxchilánBonampakTulumSian Ka'an & CancúnTikalParque NacionalChicago |
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Parque Nacional Tikal, Department Petén, Guatemala "Crocodile Crossing" warning sign Contemporary Present |
Comments: The particular species of alligator known among the Maya was Caiman crocodilus. This carnivorous amphibian was often identifi- ed with the surface of the earth. The Maya also identified an aspect of Itzamnah (the paramount sky god and patron of arts) with this reptile. |
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