Copan

I just got back from my first trip to Copan and it was pretty amazing. I've always been interested in Maya, Inca and Aztec history, and this was my first time to a site, so I was impressed. I would highly encourage anyone to make the trip to Copan.

Of course I shot a few photos. One of the most recognizable, and most photographed, structure is the ball court. It's not as wide as you would think, but I assume Mayans were not very large people, considering modern Hondurans are not large at all.



And there are also some pyramids. I hear some other sites have taller structures, but Copan is best know for its well-preserved carvings. I thought the structures were quite impressive.



Below are some more smaller structures.



Copan is most known for the ornate stellae. The one below is the 13th ruler of Copan, 18 Rabbit.



I don't know the story of the carving below. My daughter said it reminds her of a Rock-em Sock-em Robot.

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