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Tikal, Department Petén, Guatemala Temple I (Ah Cacao or Great Jaguar Temple) Late Classic (600-900 AD) Ca. 730 AD, Ŧ Jasaw Chaan K’awiil I (682-734 AD) |
Comments: This limestone temple is a Petén-characteristic nine-level stepped pyramid structure. The tomb of the ruler Jasaw Chaan K’awiil I has been located within the structure although it is unclear whether it was built for this specific purpose, or this use was a later adaptation.
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