Stories from Tikal · Guatemala

An archaeological forum discussed the Maya civilization, spanning from 200 AD to 900 AD, a period equivalent to China's Han and Sui-Tang dynasties. An exhibition titled 'Crazy Animal City in Ancient Central Maya' has opened in Beijing, focusing on the Maya civilization. Artifacts include a stone mask from the Olmec culture and jaguar pelts, which were considered tribute items for rulers. Interactive elements include a small scene with T-shaped windows and a video screening area. The exhibition aims to make the distant Maya civilization more accessible to Chinese audiences through multimedia technology. The quetzal bird is identified as a divine bird in the Americas, with its green feathers, particularly from the tail, being the highest-ranking color and used for the crowns of emperors or supreme rulers.