Oct. 2009
This is Temple III, Temple of the Jaguar as seen in the moonlight following a lunar eclipse in February 2008. At 130 ft (50) tall this was the last of the larger structures built in Tikal before the cities collapse and its peoples whirlwind exodus. The temple may house the burial chamber of Chi’taam, one of the cities final rulers. It’s summit contains a carved wooden lintel depicting the fat ruler dressed in Jaguar skins. Chi’taam was the 29th ruler in a line of rulers dating back to the 1st century AD. Buy calendar online
