Lintel (IMAGE) Penn State Caption Elaborately carved wooden lintel or ceiling from a temple in the ancient Maya city of Tikal, Guatemala, that carries a carving and dedication date in the Maya calendar. Credit Courtesy of the Museum der Kulturen Usage Restrictions distribute it to the press with appropriate citation License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.