Tag: Copán

Copán is particularly noted for the friezes on some of its other buildings and the portrait sculptures on its many stelae. Photo: via Britannica

On This Day In History: First European Sights The Ruins Of Ancient Maya City Of Copán – On Mar 8, 1576

MessageToEagle.com | March 8, 2017

MessageToEagle.com – On March 8 , 1576, Diego García de Palacio explores the city of Copan. Palacio was a Spanish explorer sent by his land to explore. de Palacio was one of the

Stela H at Copán, commissioned by Uaxaclajuun Ub'aah K'awiil, one of the greatest kings in Copán's dynastic history, who was captured and executed by his former vassal, the king of Quiriguá. Image via Wikipedia

Ancient Places

Unique Maya Center Of Copán With History Recorded In 2500 Hieroglyphics

MessageToEagle.com | August 8, 2016

MessageToEagle.com – An archaeological site of Copán contains the remains of ancient ruins associated with the Maya civilization and is located in the Copán Department of western Honduras,