Tikal, one of the largest and most impressive Maya cities, flourished in the heart of Guatemala’s rainforest from around 900 BCE to 900 CE. At its peak during the Classic Period (200-900 CE), Tikal was a bustling metropolis with an estimated population of 100,000, boasting monumental architecture, advanced astronomical knowledge, and a complex political structure. The city’s decline towards the end of the 9th century remains a subject of debate among scholars, with theories ranging from environmental degradation to warfare and social unrest.
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