Tourism is potentially big business in Guatemala; a major focus is the Mayan ruins at Tikal

"Lost World Temple"

Temple I

an unexcavated area

view eastward from top of temple IV

the carving called "Altar V"

the Great Plaza

Map room -- Guide explains how to use Headpiece of the Staff of Ra to find Well of the Souls... uh, no, ... wait... that was the other place...

The classic Mayan corbelled archway leads to a unroofed courtyard where the Maya placed a commemorative tablet and stela. The lack of a true arch severely constrained Mayan buildings by preventing the construction of broad interior spans.

Left: rooms with stone roofs are very narrow... only 2 meters in width or so...