Cultural Tourism To See Pyramid And History Of Indian Tribes In Guatemala

Posted by fitri

April 25, 2009

tikai Word of pyramid is identic with Egypt which has some magnificent buildings used to store the dead bodies of the King Egypt in the past. But there is a pyramid in Guatemala, Central America, is different. The building is a place to live and become worship part of Indian tribes.

Traveling to Central America is quite diverting. The options that can be tested is Guatemala. In addition to tours around the capital of the country is Guatemala City, we can visit some interesting tourism: pyramid. The building is a place to live and worship part of the Indian tribes.
If you happened to visit this place on sunday, in a square that is quite knowledgeable, and left the right side of the tower building of ancient antiques, and a beautiful old church. Guide explains, on sunday, there is “surprised market”, where many people from rural areas to go to town to peddle their , in the form of produce or crafts, in addition when they go to church.

With professional, the guide explains departure to toward national parks. There are some rules that can and can not, whilst in the park. And the guide Start story about Ceiba tree, which is the “national tree” is of Guatemala. story about the history of the tree, and very useful functionality for the Indian tribe.

Complex pyramid or temple are not in groups, but create a kind of layer. First layer of defense, the commander of the tribe live, where the tribes live, a place for deliberation and a place to worship the deity. Estimated to have over 3000 buildings, including several “temple” that soar high above the forest canopy of majestic. This building complex is built in 1500 years ago and place the more than 100,000 Maya Indian Tribe.

There is a place where very broad field, which is the center of this temple complex. At the end of the west tower temple which is quite high. At the bottom there are stones to have discussion for Indian tribe with his wife and their adviser. The opposite side there is a high-rise building to liturgy, and the right side of the main building a few buildings for the people who waited for a meeting or ceremony.

Some of the main building, still renovation at this time, because the pyramid-shaped are erosion by rain. Indian temple are built with limestone or cadas stones. However, there are many buildings that have been destroyed and is growth by tree.

To achieve the highest on top requires extra energy, because must take the stairs. There are also stairs made from wood to foam up to the highest peak from the other buildings. After reaching the top, the foam and see all the forest complex of other buildings in this forest.

Integrated management of the archaeological heritage of this area is in the forest, Tikal National Park make the area and has been declared as heritage Culture and Nature of Life for the modern man at this time. So,this region defined by UNESCO as World Heritage Site. This area includes Tikal National Park covers 57,600 ha, San Miguel Forest with 49,500 ha and Maya Biosfeer heritage of one million hectares. All this pledge occupy approximately 10% of the total area of Guatemala.

Apart from cultural tours which are in the Tikal National Park, this area also serve special interest tours. Various animals, such as easily found, howler monkey and spider monkey. Different types of colorful birds Warni easily found along the road to temple and pyramid. Like a bird parakeet or macaw, parakeet, taucan and various other types of birds that have approximately 333 species. In addition, some type of lizard or compatriot Iguana also found, and special interest attraction for tourists , in addition to enjoying the remainder of Maya Indian Tribe also see the security natural wealth.

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