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ancient City of tikal. The Center of Mayan Civilization. Location I n T he Jungle. History. Founded 400BC Economic and cultural height 200 – 900 AD Abandoned 1000AD Conquered by Teotihuacan?. The Scope of Tikal. 557 km 2 (Aurora 50 km 2 ) Population ~100,000 (Aurora 48,000)
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ancient City of tikal The Center of Mayan Civilization
History • Founded 400BC • Economic and cultural height 200 – 900 AD • Abandoned 1000AD • Conquered by Teotihuacan?
The Scope of Tikal • 557 km2 (Aurora 50 km2) • Population ~100,000 (Aurora 48,000) • Agriculture and Trade was main economics • some jungle “resources” • Ruled Mayan leaders by “Jaguar Paw” and “Stormy Sky” in 300AD
Rituals of The Maya • Conflict and peace between tribes • Prisoners captured became either slaves or sacrifices • Some deaths more noble than others • Elite always buried in tombs much like Egyptians