who feared that the world would end when the head was replaced. With its plethora of palaces, altars, shrines, and soaring temples, Tikal may be the premier Maya site. For over 1,100 years ...

In its heyday from about A.D. 300 to 900, the Maya civilization boasted hundreds of ... Using the labels on or below the map below, visit 15 of the better-known Maya sites.