From the map, one can see that Copán is oriented along a ceremonial north-south axis. To the north (left side of map) is a grandiose ampitheater enclosed on three sides by grandstands and by a small radial pyramid to the south.

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.

Copan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was one of the premier ancient Maya kingdoms, and lies on the southeastern frontier of the Maya area. The artistic expression achieved in its rendering of sculptured stelae in the Classic Period (200-600 A.D.) is unsurpassed anywhere in the Americas.

Discover expertly selected travel destinations, distinguished by their unique charm and quality. Copán was one of the great centers of Maya civilization over a thousand years ago. Copán Ruinas has about 29,400 residents and an elevation of 1,019 metres.

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Explore unique places from around the globe. Copán is an archaeological site of the Maya civilization in the Copán Department of western Honduras, not far from the border with Guatemala.

Detailed online map of Copán Ruinas with streets and building numbers on the website and in the Yandex Maps mobile app. Places of interest and businesses with ratings, reviews, and photos on the map of Copán Ruinas.

Copán is an archaeological site of the Maya civilization located in the Copán Department of western Honduras, not far from the border with Guatemala. It was the capital city of a major Classic period kingdom from the 5th to 9th centuries AD.

Welcome to the Copan google satellite map! This place is situated in Copan Ruinas, Copan, Honduras, its geographical coordinates are 14° 50' 0" North, 89° 9' 0" West and its original name (with diacritics) is Copán.

Dec 13, 2022 · Copan is one of 18 departments, located in western Honduras close to the border with neighboring Guatemala. There are twenty-three municipalities in this department. Below is the map of Copan showing its municipalities.