The Capital Of A Mayan Kingdom

 

Ancient city of Copán, Honduras

Stone Carvings

Ancient Mayan city of Copán, Honduras

Copán Museum

Maya Stelae

Ancient city of Copán, Honduras

Mayan Carvings

Ancient city of Copán, Honduras

Red Pyramid At The End Of The Tunnel

This tunnel is the entranceway to the amazing Copán Museum of Sculpture. The pyramid is a replica of one found at the ruined Mayan city close by.

Copán, Honduras

Under the Roots

Mayan pyramids at the ancient city of Copán, Honduras

Copán

Copán, a pre-colombian city, is located in western Honduras and is considered to be the site of a major Maya kingdom of the Classic era (5th through 9th Centuries).
Its remarkable stelaes, along with sculptured decorations on buildings, are known as some of the very finest of ancient Mesoamerica.
When these photos were taken, only 20% of the city could be visited, as the rest was still buried and/or covered by the jungle.