Temple 33 was the funerary monument of Siyaj Chan K'awiil II which was cut into the underlying bedrock .
Siyaj Chan K'awiil II is a 5th - century king of Tikal ; it was built directly over his tomb .
Temple 33 was the funerary monument of Siyaj Chan K'awiil II , a 5th - century king of Tikal ; it was built directly over his tomb , which was cut into the underlying bedrock .