Copan
CountryHonduras
Date400 AD
Notable Feature30 m Hieroglyphic Stairway
RegionCopan
About Copan
The Paris of the Maya world for its artistry. The Hieroglyphic Stairway has 2,200 glyphs, the longest Maya text. Altar Q shows 16 kings in succession. The ballcourt markers are macaw heads.
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