Maya Site of Copan

World Heritage

Honduras

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One of the most important sites of Mayan civilization, the ruins of Copan were discovered by Diego García de Palacio in 1570 and remained unexcavated until the 19th century. The ruins of the citadel and the magnificent public square reveal three major stages of development of the city before it was abandoned in the early 10th century.

# Mayan civilization

# Diego Garcia de Palacio

# 1570

# ruined castle

# Public Square

# Three main stages of development