- Copán - Wikipedia
Copán is an archaeological site of the Maya civilization in the Copán Department of western Honduras, not far from the border with Guatemala It is one of the most important sites of the Maya civilization, which was not excavated until the 19th century
- Copán | Mayan civilization, archaeological site, ruins | Britannica
Copán, ruined ancient Maya city, in extreme western Honduras near the Guatemalan border It lies on the west bank of the Copán River, about 35 miles (56 km) west of the modern town of Santa Rosa de Copán
- COPAN - mayan ruins website
Copan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was one of the premier ancient Maya kingdoms, and lies on the southeastern frontier of the Maya area The artistic expression achieved in its rendering of sculptured stelae in the Classic Period (200-600 A D ) is unsurpassed anywhere in the Americas
- A guide to the ruins of Copán in Honduras - Lonely Planet
Set on the outskirts of the modern town of Copán Ruinas, close to the border with Guatemala, the Copán Archaeological Site features elaborate bas-reliefs and carved stelae that tell the story of one of the most powerful settlements in the Maya world
- Maya site of Copán, Honduras - Bing Gallery · Peapix
The city that mapped the stars Maya site of Copán In a quiet valley of western Honduras lie the ruins of Copán—a city of the ancient Maya civilisation Its sky served as both compass and calendar, guiding celestial events and shaping temples, rituals and the rhythm of life
- Maya site of Copan #Copan #MayaCivilization #AncientMaya # . . . - YouTube
Maya site of Copán, Honduras In a quiet valley of western Honduras lie the ruins of Copán—a city of the ancient Maya civilisation
- Copan - World History Encyclopedia
Copan is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site A farming settlement from as early as 1000 BCE, Copán emerged as a major centre in the Early Classic Period (250 to 550 CE), almost certainly with influence from Teotihuacan
- Copán Ruins Guide | Where Maya Kings Wrote in Stone
Explore Copán, a Maya capital in Honduras known for its stelae, temple tunnels, and the hieroglyphic stairway that reveals dynastic history in stone
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