Height64.6 m
38Human arm spans
46.4 billionthsSun diameters
Tallest pre-Columbian structure in the Americas
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Tikal Temple IV
The tallest pre-Columbian structure in the Americas/World Landmarks
Temple IV at Tikal in Guatemala, also known as the Temple of the Two-Headed Serpent, is the tallest structure at one of the greatest Mayan cities and the tallest pre-Columbian structure in the Americas. Built around 741 AD to honor the ruler Yik'in Chan K'awiil, the temple-pyramid stands 64.6 m above the jungle floor. Tikal itself covers about 16 square kilometers and at its peak around 700 AD had a population of 60,000-90,000. The site was famously used as the rebel base on Yavin 4 in the original Star Wars film.
Measurements
Base length59 m
24.6Forklift lengths
166Snare drum diameters
11.8Balance beam lengths
Square pyramid base
Tikal total area16 million m2
100 millionPizza boxes
2,990Football fields
61,333Tennis court areas
16 square kilometers of ancient city
Roof comb height12 m
1.31RV lengths
1.3 quadrillionthsLight-years
Decorative stone crest atop temple
Temple chamber width3 m
833 trillionAlpha particles
2 tenthsShuffleboard courts
1.73Yoga mat lengths
Narrow corbel-vaulted room at summit
Base width59 m
2.36Clock tower heights
16.9Parallel bar lengths
1,549Silver dollar diameters
Square footprint