An example of monument erosion at Tikal as a result of exposure.
 

Anabel Ford leads a tour of students into the EP7 tunnel at El Pilar.
 

Each hill is an ancient Maya monument protected by the trees and forest foliage. Plaza Axcanan, El Pilar

Partial exposure of a monument at Plaza Axcanan, El Pilar

The wooded trails of El Pilar

A partially exposed monument in Plaza Axcanan showcasing an ancient wall with original plastering.

A monument at El Pilar that has been exposed and consolidated, and still partially protected by forest foliage.

A partially exposed temple monument, part of the Tzunu'un house site at El Pilar.

Plaza Axcanan at El Pilar

The hills at El Pilar are actually monuments protected by the forest foliage.

Plaza Copal, El Pilar.