- 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
- Maya Site of Copan | World Heritage Travel
Located in the town of Copán Ruinas in Honduras (yes, the town bears the same name as the site), the Copan Ruins (or Copán Ruinas in Spanish) are one of the country’s most important landmarks These Mayan ruins were added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in 1980
- A Guide to Visiting Copán Mayan Ruins + Town, Honduras
Discover everything you need to know about visiting the Copán Mayan Archaeological Site and staying in Copán Ruinas town, in this complete guide And while you’re there, keep an eye to the sky
- Maya Site of Copan, Honduras — Google Arts Culture
The Maya Site of Copan is one of the most spectacular archaeological sites of the ancient Maya civilization and was declared UNESCO World Heritage in 1980 Located in a majestic landscape in
- Copán Ruins Guide | Where Maya Kings Wrote in Stone
The ruins of Copán mark the heart of one of the most refined and artistic Maya kingdoms Situated in the far southeastern edge of the Maya world, Copán flourished for nearly 400 years as a powerful regional capital, blending cosmopolitan influence with local innovation
- Copan - World History Encyclopedia
Copán (in modern Honduras) is located on the floodplain of the river of the same name It was the most southerly of the Classic Maya centres and, at an altitude of 600 metres, the highest Copán reached the height of its power in the 8th century CE when it boasted 20,000 inhabitants
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