GREAT WALL OF CHINA History of the Great Wall of China: The Great Wall of China is the national military defense project in the cold weapon war era with the longest time and the largest amount of construction in the world. It condenses the sweat and wisdom of our ancestors and is the symbol and pride of the Chinese nation. According to historical records, since the Warring States period, more than 20 vassals and feudal dynasties have built the Great Wall. The earliest was the Chu Kingdom. To defend the nomadic or enemy countries in the north, they began to build the Great Wall. Subsequently, Qi, Yan, Wei, Zhao, Qin, and other countries also began to build their own Great Wall for the same purpose. After Qin unified the six countries, the famous emperor Qin Shihuang sent Meng Tian northward to the Xiongnu, connecting the Great Walls of various countries. From Linyao in the west to Liaodong in the east, it stretched for more than 10,000 miles. This is called the
The Tikal sit is so beautiful that a trip to Guatemala alone would be worth it . There are no more beautiful remains than those of Tikal to know the legendary Mayan civilization.
The path comes out on the Grande Piazza. This is the most majestic place in Tikal. It is here that you will find the temples of the Great Jaguar and the Masks. The first is 45 meters large. It would house the tomb of King Ah Cacao. The second, slightly smaller with its 38 meters, is a tribute to the bride of the neighboring king.
History of Tikal:
The history of the wonderful site of Tikal dates back to the 7th century BC. This is the time when the first Mayans settled there. They did not choose the place causally; Tikal was wild enough to be a suitable place for them.
It was only around 200 BC that the first buildings appeared, over time they became the splendid pyramids that can still be admired today.
For a long time Tikal would have been an important religious center, but also a very strategic commercial crossroads. The city has experienced eventful successions among its various kings. Rumors still run in the jungle. Apparently Smoking Frog would have assassinated Jaguar's Great Paw to ascend the throne. It seems that Owl Thruster and his son First Crocodile would not be involved only casually in this dark affair. The jungle teems with this type of legends that will be beautifully told to you during your trip to Guatemala .
After a period of slight stagnation, Tikal regains its power and its apogee under the reign of Ah Cacao. Starting from the year 900 Tikal goes towards an inexorable decline. It will not be able to cope with the new hegemony of the Toltecs.
A visit to the site:
A path meanders in the middle of the jungle. It is the territory of puma and jaguars. Luckily you won't even see the tip of the tail. But on top of a ceiba you can observe beautiful green parrots and playing monkeys.
The path comes out on the Grande Piazza. This is the most majestic place in Tikal. It is here that you will find the temples of the Great Jaguar and the Masks. The first is 45 meters large. It would house the tomb of King Ah Cacao. The second, slightly smaller with its 38 meters, is a tribute to the bride of the neighboring king.
Then you will go from the Acropolis to Group G. You will be able to recognize the landscape of Star Wars and Indiana Jones from afar.
Even more impressive, temple V and its 57 meters high. Climbing to the top you will have a splendid view of the square and the whole jungle. Here and there some pyramids emerge from the green ocean. That is great.
On the square of the Seven Temples, a platform holds seven pyramids. They were the instruments for astronomical measurements.
El Mundo Perdido almost looks like Ta Phrom in Angkor . The city of Tikal extended around the 40-meter pyramid. It is really suggestive to get lost in the middle of these ruins.
You will continue to temple III. The pyramid of 55 meters is still covered with vegetation. Which gives the visit an atmosphere of adventure and discovery. Indiana Jones is you.
Even higher, temple IV. About 65 meters. Launch yourself to the climb. It is very steep but your efforts will be well spent. The 360 ° panorama is the best you have ever seen. You will be able to distinguish the other pyramids on which you had climbed just before. With always the same impression of gigantism and unlimited greenery.
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