The ruins of the Maya temples of the ancient city of Tikal are seen December 14, 2012. Deep inside the Guatemalan rainforest stand the ruins of the Maya temples that George Lucas used to film the planet Yavin 4 in the movie ''Star Wars,'' from where Skywalker and his sidekick Han Solo launched their attack on the Galactic Empire's giant space station. Once at the heart of a conquering civilization in its own right, the ancient city of Tikal is now a pilgrimage site for both hard-core Star Wars fans and enthusiasts of Maya culture eager to discover what exactly the modern interpretations of old lore portend. Picture taken December 14, 2012. REUTERS/Mike McDonald
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