کوپان

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. The ruined citadel and imposing public squares reveal the three main stages of development before the city was abandoned in the early 10th century.

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Copán is an archaeological site in western Honduras that showcases the ruins of an important Maya city, including a citadel and public squares that display three major periods of development before the city was abandoned in the early 10th century. The site, which wasn't excavated until the 19th century, provides crucial evidence about Maya civilization and its urban development.

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Ancient site.name: Copán
Ancient site.native_name: Oxwitik
Ancient site.native_name_lang: myn
Ancient site.image: Copan sculpture.jpg
Ancient site.image_size: 300px
Ancient site.caption: One of two simian sculptures on Temple 11, possibly representing howler monkey gods.
Ancient site.map_type: Mesoamerica # Honduras
Ancient site.relief: 1
Ancient site.location: Copán Ruinas, Copán Department, Honduras
Ancient site.epochs: Early Preclassic to Postclassic
Ancient site.cultures: Maya civilization
UNESCO World Heritage Site.child: yes
UNESCO World Heritage Site.ID: 129
UNESCO World Heritage Site.Year: 1980
UNESCO World Heritage Site.Criteria: Cultural: iv, vi
UNESCO World Heritage Site.Area: 15.095 ha
Protected area.name: Copán Ruins Cultural Monument
Protected area.alt_name: Ruinas de Copán