Tikal Temple I

Tikal Temple I is the funerary monument of the Maya ruler Jasaw Chan K'awiil I, who ruled Tikal in the late 7th century AD. His tomb was discovered beneath the temple in 1962 by archaeologists from the University of Pennsylvania.

Tikal Temple I, also known as the Temple of the Great Jaguar, rises approximately 47 meters (154 feet) above the Great Plaza of Tikal. It was built around 732 AD during the Classic Maya period.

No, climbing Temple I is no longer permitted in order to preserve the structure and protect visitors. However, tourists can climb nearby Temple IV, which at approximately 65 meters offers panoramic views over the jungle canopy and other Tikal temples.

Tikal is located in the El Petén rainforest of northern Guatemala and is one of the largest archaeological sites of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.