Replica of Mayan original that resides in the ancient Mayan city of Tikal. Due to its strategic geographical position, Tikal was surrounded by enemies and almost constantly at war. It's main rival lay to the north, the city of Calakmul. Ascending the throne in 682, Jasaw Chan K'awil became an able leader for his people. In 695 he defeated and killed the king of Calakmul in battle, forever marking him as an especially hated adversary.

In 703 Jasaw's wife died and was buried at Topoxte, her birthplace. The city later came under the control of Calakmul during it's expansion, and due to the hatred of King Jasaw, the grave became a target for desecration. However, a lord of Calakmul happened to be a blood relative of the queen, and under truce King Jasaw was allowed to move her remains to a safe location.

The carving on the face of Altar 5 commemorates this impressive political victory for King Jasaw. Two figures, Jasaw on the left and the lord of Calakmul on the right, kneel in full ceremonial dress with symbols of rank in their hands before the arranged bones of the deceased queen. The inscriptions around the perimeter and on the face of the altar describe the event.

Altar 5 was paired with Stela 16 in the great plaza of Tikal in 711 A.D. The highly public display of the altar and its' tale signifies the importance of the incident and proclaim King Jasaw's renown.

Hand colored cast stone wall sculpture 18" diameter 9 lbs. Ready to hang.

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NAME: Tikal Altar Replica
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Tikal Altar Replica


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