Seven Temples — Attraction in Flores

Located between the Lost World Complex to the west and Temple V to the east is the substantial Plaza of the Seven Temples. This was once a very impressive public space with a row of seven sizeable temple structures located next to each on one end and palaces on raised platforms facing it on the other. It also featured an unusual triple ballcourt. Only some of the pyramids and palaces have been restored by the archeologists so it's a bit challenging to reconstruct them in your mind's eye. The plaza and its buildings would be considered major structures in most other cities and are worth a stop along your trek...

The Plaza of the Seven Temples (Plaza de los Siete Templos) is an architectural complex situated directly to the east of the Lost World (Mundo Perdido). The plaza takes its name from a row of seven small temples dating to the Late Classic Period (600–900 AD), and with an area of about 25,000 square meters, this is one of the top three largest...

La Plaza de los 7 templos es una joya oculta de Tikal por la que no pasan o pasan de largo la mayor parte de los visitantes. Se trata, por tanto, de un espacio solitario, bello e inspirador. Fue erigida por el Gran Jaguar (Jasaw Chan Kawiil) y terminada por su hijo, Yikin Chan Kawiil, o lo que es lo mismo, en el momento de máximo esplendor de Tikal. A su entrada (norte) se encuentra el Triple Juego de Pelota, algo único en el mundo maya. Al sur, la plaza se cierra con tres palacios. Es al lado este donde se erigen los 7 templos, dispuestos en bateria. El patio central se constituía así como un espacio sagrado-ceremonial de mitificación de los...