Archaeological discoveries

How tall are Mayan temples?

Mayan temples vary in height depending on the specific temple and the period in which it was built. Some of the tallest Mayan temples are:

Tikal Temple I (Guatemala): 47 metres (154 feet)

El Mirador Temple II (Guatemala): 55 metres (180 feet)

El Tigre Temple IV (Guatemala): 57 metres (187 feet)

Caracol Temple B (Belize): 43 metres (141 feet)

Cancuen Temple III (Mexico): 46 metres (151 feet)

Additionally, some Mayan pyramids that serve as bases for temples can be even taller. For example, the Great Pyramid of Cholula in Mexico has a total height of around 66 metres (217 feet), but its temple on top has a relatively small height compared to the pyramid itself.