Now we call them “stelae” and altars, and understand that these limestone reliefs are commemorative monuments commissioned by Maya rulers detailing their accomplishments during the Classic Period (250 ...

The site boasts the largest carved Maya stela, a 65-ton behemoth known as Monument ... Beginning in 725, Quiriguá came under the power of Copan; in that year, Copan ruler 18 Rabbit named Cauac ...

and formed part of the wall of Copan, an ancient city on whose history books throw but little light. Stela P is a portrait of Butz' Chan (Smoke Snake or Smoke Sky), who reigned for 50 years until ...

Copan Ruins 1200 B.C. Once you've arrived ... The huge football stadium plaza is famous for its stelae and ritual altars. In addition to the park, two museums contain more artifacts and ...