Tuesday, January 3, 2017

El MIRADOR ... A true adventure into the heart of the Peten Jungle

La Murta, early classical site late afternoon

Sixty some miles, 5 days, mud, humidity, heat, mosquitoes


Sunset from La Dante, seemingly endless jungle

Sunsets, Orchids, Bromilias, Palms, and Ferns...


Sunset from Jaguar's Paw Temple

Upper Level detail of  La Dante triadic group

Mask, La Dante c.150 bc

Ancient Maya cities and Temples

Occulated Turkey 

Cook Tent El Mirador

A dig in progress

Toucans, Parrots, Snakes, and all sorts of Insects

Ancient Temple stairs



Stella representing Kan Kingdom, Dynasty of the Serpant

Recently uncovered frieze depicting the Hero Twins from the Popal Vuh. c. 300 bc 

Endless expanses of Jungle

Frieze Detail

Another Frieze detail

Howler Monkey

Bromeliads and Jungle Vines

Monkeys and Jaugars
Our Camp El Mirador


Trail through the ruins

Atop Jaguar's Paw Temple looking towards La Dante

Shadow of a Pyramid

Temple Top Jungle Sunset

Mystery, Stars, Temples in the Mist ..... A Real Adventure
Henequen Flower 

 The Group atop El Tintal

Dinner Time


El Tintal

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