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George Andrews’ data for Nakum (near Tikal) mentions that there are also some scraps of data from Alfred Tozzer.  A preliminary study of the prehistoric ruins of Nakum, Guatemala; a report of the Peabody museum expedition, 1909-1910  https://archive.org/details/gri_33125005932955 Temple A (Andrews 00324) “Other: Flat-roofed rooms inside of all three section of roofcomb. According to TozzerContinue reading “First Impressions of Nakum, Guatelmala (Part 2)”

I have a fascination with the architecture of Nakum. It’s not that far from Tikal, and the architectural influence of Tikal might be seen even by the casual observer. One hopes that Tikal also influenced Nakum mathematically in the choice of architectural proportions, and that the architecture of Nakum may therefore have great things toContinue reading “First Impressions of Nakum, Guatemala”