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, 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. The site was added to the World Heritage List in 1980.

2024年2月28日 · Ancient Copán was inhabited by Central American people for more than 2,000 years, and it was a powerful capital city of the Mayans from the 5th to 9th centuries AD. During this time, Copan thrived and became a cultural hotspot with advances in math, astronomy, and hieroglyphic writing.

2020年11月24日 · Copán, near the town of Copan Ruinas in Honduras, is an archaeological site housing the ruins of a major Maya settlement which was probably the most influential city in the south eastern area occupied by this civilisation.

2024年12月22日 · The Ruins of Copán. Copán, the ruins not the town, are one of the most important and spectacular ancient Mayan sights. Seriously. I’ve visited quite a few Mayan ruins in my day, and Copán is still one of my favorites. You enter the ruins walking down a dusty trail through tropical dry forest.

2025年1月1日 · Discover everything you need to know about visiting the Copán Mayan Archaeological Site, as well as the best things to do in Copán Ruinas town, in this complete Guide to Copán. Time needed: 2-3 hours.

In the city of Copán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ancient Maya replicated nature's visible world through art. They built pyramids as symbols of mountains, plazas as lakes, and doorways as caves.

2015年1月23日 · 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 …

Discovered in 1570 by Diego García de Palacio, Copán is one of the most important remnant sites of the Mayan civilization. The vestiges of the city and the imposing public squares reveal the three main periods of its development, before the city was …

2024年10月8日 · The Mayan ruins at Copan in Honduras are incredible. Here's what you should know when visiting Copán Ruinas, including other things to do.