Kissed by the very last rays of sunlight before plunging into the darkness of yet another tropical night, the roofcombs of Temples I, II and III glow amid the forest, which has already surrendered its colors to the embrace of dusk. The view at this hour of the day, afforded by the vantage point of Temple IV's roof, is fit for contemplating both the majesty of the Petén and the fate that brought about the demise of Classic Maya civilization.