Tikal National Park

Tikal National Park

In the heart of the jungle, surrounded by lush vegetation, lies one of the major sites of Mayan civilization, inhabited from the 6th century B.C. to the 10th century A.D. The ceremonial centre contains superb temples and palaces, and public squares accessed by means of ramps. Remains of dwellings are scattered throughout the surrounding countryside.

Guatemala

Department of El Peten

N17 13 0 W89 37 0

Date of Inscription: 1979

Criteria: (i)(iii)(iv)(ix)(x)

Property : 57,600 ha

Ref: 64

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Antigua Guatemala

Antigua Guatemala

Antigua, the capital of the Captaincy-General of Guatemala, was founded in the early 16th century. Built 1,500 m above sea-level, in an earthquake-prone region, it was largely destroyed by an earthquake in 1773 but its principal monuments are still preserved as ruins. In the space of under three centuries the city, which was built on a grid pattern inspired by the Italian Renaissance, acquired a number of superb monuments.

Guatemala

Department of Sacatepéquez, Panchoy Valley

N14 34 0 W90 40 0

Date of Inscription: 1979

Criteria: (ii)(iii)(iv)

Ref: 65

Source: http://whc.unesco.org