Historic site · Honduras
Copán Ruins
Maya archaeological site in western Honduras
About Copán Ruins
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. This ancient Maya city mirrors the beauty of the physical landscapes in which it flourished—a fertile, well-watered mountain valley in western Honduras.
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Where is Copán Ruins?
Copán Ruins is in Honduras. The nearest city is Santa Rosa de Copán, about 40 km away.
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