Temples

The Maya culture has a lot of temples. They were composed of stone and had varied sizes and shapes of platforms. These platforms were supported by wood-and-thatch structures. The temples were primarily utilized for ceremonial purposes, with a lofty top platform where rituals could be performed. The stones' outside surfaces were covered with engravings and glyphs.

The temples were designed with astronomical notions and traditions in mind, and the majority of them were aligned with celestial bodies like the sun, moon, or Venus. Equinoxes and solstices were crucial in the construction of temples because they were used in rituals.

One of the highest buildings from the Mayan era is Temple IV, which is located in Tikal. There are two causeways leading there from the northeast and east. While the Maudslay Causeway goes from the northeast to the north, the Tozzer Causeway runs from the east. As part of the celebrations for Yik'in Chan K'awiil's funeral, Temple IV was constructed in his honor. He was the 27th emperor of the dynasty.

The temple has a shrine that is thought to be dedicated to Yik'in Chan K'awiil. Its construction is extraordinary since it is a vertical structure that contrasts sharply with the rest of the pyramid.