![Parque Arqueologico Copan Ruinas](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221275.J1e4asae.HondurasJan12214.jpg) Parque Arqueologico Copan Ruinas |
![Honduras highway CA-11, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221276.PNk4O2hg.HondurasJan12215.jpg) Honduras highway CA-11, Copan |
![Stela 6 located along the path between the village and the main ruins](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221267.TVGRcZir.HondurasJan12093.jpg) Stela 6 located along the path between the village and the main ruins |
![Stele 6, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221268.73HXE3x9.HondurasJan12096.jpg) Stele 6, Copan |
![Stele 6, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221269.WqFmdOZQ.HondurasJan12097.jpg) Stele 6, Copan |
![Detail of the back side of Stele 6](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221270.hri8x3rk.HondurasJan12099.jpg) Detail of the back side of Stele 6 |
![Detail of the face of Stele 6](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221271.vcJ0bI56.HondurasJan12100.jpg) Detail of the face of Stele 6 |
![Tourist information sign at Stela 5, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221272.J0XEfosf.HondurasJan12208.jpg) Tourist information sign at Stela 5, Copan |
![Stela along the foot path between the town and the archeological site](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221273.yqhyF10F.HondurasJan12210.jpg) Stela along the foot path between the town and the archeological site |
![The Stela is protected under a small roof](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221274.AXYrsIIo.HondurasJan12212.jpg) The Stela is protected under a small roof |
![Copan Visitor's Center](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221277.ShCOHDj8.HondurasJan12216.jpg) Copan Visitor's Center |
![Copan Visitor's Center - Instituto Hondureņo de Antropologia e Historia](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221278.MHMS8RPu.HondurasJan12217.jpg) Copan Visitor's Center - Instituto Hondureņo de Antropologia e Historia |
![Model of the Principal Group of Copan at the Visitor's Center](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221279.mhRiJLbs.HondurasJan12218.jpg) Model of the Principal Group of Copan at the Visitor's Center |
![Model of the Acropolis of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221280.unDEO49A.HondurasJan12219.jpg) Model of the Acropolis of Copan |
![The model represents Copan at its height, not in its current state](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221282.MEgQAN99.HondurasJan12221.jpg) The model represents Copan at its height, not in its current state |
![Entrance fees for Copan, 2012](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221281.DvvUU9D8.HondurasJan12220.jpg) Entrance fees for Copan, 2012 |
![Walking tour of the Principal Group, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221445.ASpSVGZl.HondurasJan12495.jpg) Walking tour of the Principal Group, Copan |
![A pile of rubble along the jungle trail to the principal ruins is a collapsed Mayan structure](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221284.5lNdVbAW.HondurasJan12223.jpg) A pile of rubble along the jungle trail to the principal ruins is a collapsed Mayan structure |
![Guide board of the Ceremonial Center of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221285.NrcOFIx3.HondurasJan12227.jpg) Guide board of the Ceremonial Center of Copan |
![A small unmarked stela along the trail](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221286.d3ANTnT7.HondurasJan12229.jpg) A small unmarked stela along the trail |
![Stela E (614 AD) on the unexcavated ruins of Temple 1](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221287.1sUSFkTo.HondurasJan12235.jpg) Stela E (614 AD) on the unexcavated ruins of Temple 1 |
![Mayan altar on the Great Plaza](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221290.eplqZnYa.HondurasJan12239.jpg) Mayan altar on the Great Plaza |
![Altar D with a representation of Chac, the rain god](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221291.niJGqyqf.HondurasJan12240.jpg) Altar D with a representation of Chac, the rain god |
![Temple 4 on the Great Plaza of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221296.VT0B5l4k.HondurasJan12246.jpg) Temple 4 on the Great Plaza of Copan |
![The small terraced pyramid of Temple 4, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221301.l6kJiCum.HondurasJan12254.jpg) The small terraced pyramid of Temple 4, Copan |
![Temple 4, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221304.txkzoPNl.HondurasJan12259.jpg) Temple 4, Copan |
![Temple 4, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221318.Gsmom8Zj.HondurasJan12280.jpg) Temple 4, Copan |
![Temple 4, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221320.4WT2MQDL.HondurasJan12289.jpg) Temple 4, Copan |
![Temple 4 on the Great Plaza of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221323.mmGdsliF.HondurasJan12298.jpg) Temple 4 on the Great Plaza of Copan |
![Stela D, 736 AD, in front of Temple 2, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221288.Pd3vSxVL.HondurasJan12237.jpg) Stela D, 736 AD, in front of Temple 2, Copan |
![Detail of Stela D - 736 AD, the last monument of the 13th Ruler](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221289.6L0kBmUY.HondurasJan12238.jpg) Detail of Stela D - 736 AD, the last monument of the 13th Ruler |
![Stela D, 736 AD, 13th Ruler of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221292.DBMaOK7F.HondurasJan12241.jpg) Stela D, 736 AD, 13th Ruler of Copan |
![Stela D, 736 AD, 13th Ruler of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221293.C6588rpO.HondurasJan12242.jpg) Stela D, 736 AD, 13th Ruler of Copan |
![Stela D, 736 AD, 13th Ruler of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221294.61Upvabc.HondurasJan12243.jpg) Stela D, 736 AD, 13th Ruler of Copan |
![Detail from Stela D](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221295.mOEWsi15.HondurasJan12244.jpg) Detail from Stela D |
![Stela F (721 AD) on the Great Plaza, the 13th Ruler, Uaxaclajuun Ub'aah K'awiil (18 Rabbit)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221299.xmx4rRbc.HondurasJan12250.jpg) Stela F (721 AD) on the Great Plaza, the 13th Ruler, Uaxaclajuun Ub'aah K'awiil (18 Rabbit) |
![Stela F, 721 AD, 13th Ruler of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221297.MlE42Hab.HondurasJan12248.jpg) Stela F, 721 AD, 13th Ruler of Copan |
![Detail of Stela F - the 13th Ruler, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221298.T0UwSar4.HondurasJan12249.jpg) Detail of Stela F - the 13th Ruler, Copan |
![Detail of Stela F - the 13th Ruler, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221300.SZDcArpi.HondurasJan12252.jpg) Detail of Stela F - the 13th Ruler, Copan |
![Stela H (730 AD) - Uaxaclajuun Ub'aah K'awil in the role of the Maize God](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221302.MMwdDJzC.HondurasJan12256.jpg) Stela H (730 AD) - Uaxaclajuun Ub'aah K'awil in the role of the Maize God |
![Detail of Stela H - the 13th Ruler](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221303.0HNHAWdt.HondurasJan12258.jpg) Detail of Stela H - the 13th Ruler |
![One of the sections of Altar G (800 AD)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221305.aF0iJoPO.HondurasJan12260.jpg) One of the sections of Altar G (800 AD) |
![Stela C - 711 AD, the accession of the 13th Ruler](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221312.pR7NmQU3.HondurasJan12269.jpg) Stela C - 711 AD, the accession of the 13th Ruler |
![Stela C - 711 AD, the accession of the 13th Ruler](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221306.y9RvXIZp.HondurasJan12261.jpg) Stela C - 711 AD, the accession of the 13th Ruler |
![Stela B (731 AD) - the 13th Ruler](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221307.jCRb6DPj.HondurasJan12263.jpg) Stela B (731 AD) - the 13th Ruler |
![Stela B (731 AD) - the 13th Ruler](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221309.Y3Y60cEN.HondurasJan12264.jpg) Stela B (731 AD) - the 13th Ruler |
![Stela B (731 AD) - the 13th Ruler](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221310.CeIH1azJ.HondurasJan12266.jpg) Stela B (731 AD) - the 13th Ruler |
![Stela B (731 AD) - the 13th Ruler](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221313.mK0vWXwi.HondurasJan12270.jpg) Stela B (731 AD) - the 13th Ruler |
![Detail from the back of Stela B, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221311.JL0qlpVH.HondurasJan12268.jpg) Detail from the back of Stela B, Copan |
![Stela 4 - the 13th Ruler depicted as a ball player](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221314.NFd3uOkn.HondurasJan12272.jpg) Stela 4 - the 13th Ruler depicted as a ball player |
![Stela A on the Great Plaza of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221315.PfiFDmCb.HondurasJan12274.jpg) Stela A on the Great Plaza of Copan |
![Stela A - replica (the original is in the museum)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221316.tQAgZNK9.HondurasJan12275.jpg) Stela A - replica (the original is in the museum) |
![Stela A (731 AD) - 13th Ruler](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221317.3bfFS4Ix.HondurasJan12277.jpg) Stela A (731 AD) - 13th Ruler |
![Stele I in a niche on the east side of the Gran Plaza](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221319.fAgT0kYQ.HondurasJan12287.jpg) Stele I in a niche on the east side of the Gran Plaza |
![Exploring beyond the east side of the Great Plaza, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221321.Cywv8sEu.HondurasJan12290.jpg) Exploring beyond the east side of the Great Plaza, Copan |
![Temascal - Maya Steam Bath, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221322.JhlCEy7l.HondurasJan12294.jpg) Temascal - Maya Steam Bath, Copan |
![Stela 3 - Ruler 12, Great Plaza of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221324.Tr4VmfL8.HondurasJan12301.jpg) Stela 3 - Ruler 12, Great Plaza of Copan |
![Stela 3 - Ruler 12, Great Plaza of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221325.NRPcMvsA.HondurasJan12303.jpg) Stela 3 - Ruler 12, Great Plaza of Copan |
![Detail of Stela 3, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221326.DCERx2lA.HondurasJan12305.jpg) Detail of Stela 3, Copan |
![Ball Court, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221327.c9nigKpu.HondurasJan12307.jpg) Ball Court, Copan |
![Ball Court (Juego de Pelota), Temple 9](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221328.16DnMqxj.HondurasJan12309.jpg) Ball Court (Juego de Pelota), Temple 9 |
![The Ball Court of Copan seen looking south from Altar L](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221329.wEqmZ8op.HondurasJan12311.jpg) The Ball Court of Copan seen looking south from Altar L |
![Copan's Ball Court is the second largest](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221330.qbQXzPZY.HondurasJan12312.jpg) Copan's Ball Court is the second largest |
![Ball Court, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221331.hDbEMjLx.HondurasJan12313.jpg) Ball Court, Copan |
![Niche behind the Ball Court, Temple 10](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221332.HltfVcgQ.HondurasJan12314.jpg) Niche behind the Ball Court, Temple 10 |
![Mayan builders had not discovered the true arch](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221334.bQdv6Rkm.HondurasJan12316.jpg) Mayan builders had not discovered the true arch |
![Inside Temple 10 near the Ball Court](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221337.C007Gj7C.HondurasJan12320.jpg) Inside Temple 10 near the Ball Court |
![The Ball Court of Copan and Temple 9](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221335.Mhht2ez4.HondurasJan12318.jpg) The Ball Court of Copan and Temple 9 |
![Detail of the Ball Court - Macaw Head, Temple 10](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221336.97zAmxck.HondurasJan12319.jpg) Detail of the Ball Court - Macaw Head, Temple 10 |
![Stairs leading to one of the excavation tunnels on the north side of the Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221338.ZQfCOw5E.HondurasJan12321.jpg) Stairs leading to one of the excavation tunnels on the north side of the Acropolis |
![View of the Ball Court and Temple 9 Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221339.JRlCr9Jk.HondurasJan12322.jpg) View of the Ball Court and Temple 9 Copan |
![Workers maintaining the Acropolis of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221340.WEpjDRr8.HondurasJan12323.jpg) Workers maintaining the Acropolis of Copan |
![Temples at the base of the Acropolis, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221341.IWf812DH.HondurasJan12325.jpg) Temples at the base of the Acropolis, Copan |
![Stela 1 portraying the 12th Ruler of Copan, 668 AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221342.wSsVe25x.HondurasJan12326.jpg) Stela 1 portraying the 12th Ruler of Copan, 668 AD |
![Stela 1 (Smoke Jaguar) to the west of Temple 9, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221343.nNLS0NZs.HondurasJan12327.jpg) Stela 1 (Smoke Jaguar) to the west of Temple 9, Copan |
![Twisted roots of a large tree growing next to Temple 9](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221344.HuxGH3iM.HondurasJan12329.jpg) Twisted roots of a large tree growing next to Temple 9 |
![The Ball Court and Temple 10, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221346.iHwMXGuN.HondurasJan12331.jpg) The Ball Court and Temple 10, Copan |
![Detail of Temple 10](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221345.uW1oScjw.HondurasJan12330.jpg) Detail of Temple 10 |
![The Acropolis of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221347.fHyCh9Sx.HondurasJan12332.jpg) The Acropolis of Copan |
![Ear Pod Tree (Guanacaste) left standing after the jungle was cleared from the Central Plaza](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221348.Qii9WzJ6.HondurasJan12334.jpg) Ear Pod Tree (Guanacaste) left standing after the jungle was cleared from the Central Plaza |
![The Acropolis of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221351.wNV7StT2.HondurasJan12338.jpg) The Acropolis of Copan |
![North side of the Acropolis of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221353.PjtSLUHR.HondurasJan12340.jpg) North side of the Acropolis of Copan |
![Stela N, 15th Ruler of Copan, 761 AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221354.VEaS0lwL.HondurasJan12342.jpg) Stela N, 15th Ruler of Copan, 761 AD |
![Stele M dedicated to the 15th Ruler, K'ak' Yipyaj Chan K'awiil, 756 AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221355.TDGPaJSu.HondurasJan12345.jpg) Stele M dedicated to the 15th Ruler, K'ak' Yipyaj Chan K'awiil, 756 AD |
![The Hieroglyphic Stairway - the history of the Royal House of Copan in 63 steps leading up to Temple 26](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221356.VNeRW6ta.HondurasJan12346.jpg) The Hieroglyphic Stairway - the history of the Royal House of Copan in 63 steps leading up to Temple 26 |
![Carving near the Hieroglyphic Stairway](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221357.BPN04ZAW.HondurasJan12347.jpg) Carving near the Hieroglyphic Stairway |
![Explanation of how new temples were built on top of older temples](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221358.SRgVEEHk.HondurasJan12348.jpg) Explanation of how new temples were built on top of older temples |
![Artist's impression of the Hieroglyphic Stairway, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221359.mGS1gXcm.HondurasJan12349.jpg) Artist's impression of the Hieroglyphic Stairway, Copan |
![The Cornerstone of Copan, now in the Copan Museum](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221360.51lxkkh9.HondurasJan12350.jpg) The "Cornerstone of Copan", now in the Copan Museum |
![Detail of a figure on the Hieroglyphic Stairway, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221361.OgDL0G3B.HondurasJan12351.jpg) Detail of a figure on the Hieroglyphic Stairway, Copan |
![Detail - Hieroglyphic Stairway](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221363.FNNvOulr.HondurasJan12354.jpg) Detail - Hieroglyphic Stairway |
![Detail - Hieroglyphic Stairway, 755 AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221364.VVw9NBJh.HondurasJan12355.jpg) Detail - Hieroglyphic Stairway, 755 AD |
![Detail - Hieroglyphic Stairway](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221365.6ERrG0Ua.HondurasJan12357.jpg) Detail - Hieroglyphic Stairway |
![Stele M and the Hieroglyphic Stairway](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221366.XICIlXB6.HondurasJan12359.jpg) Stele M and the Hieroglyphic Stairway |
![Stele M and the Hieroglyphic Stairway](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221367.xA8V8mne.HondurasJan12360.jpg) Stele M and the Hieroglyphic Stairway |
![The altar in front of Stele M at the base of the Hieroglyphic Stairway](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221368.SoWBuzJ0.HondurasJan12361.jpg) The altar in front of Stele M at the base of the Hieroglyphic Stairway |
![Stele M and the Hieroglyphic Stairway](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221369.tDeXTL6o.HondurasJan12365.jpg) Stele M and the Hieroglyphic Stairway |
![Detail of Stele M and the Hieroglyphic Stairway](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221370.fObXsJIO.HondurasJan12366.jpg) Detail of Stele M and the Hieroglyphic Stairway |
![Stele M and the Hieroglyphic Stairway](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221371.JyD1eiHc.HondurasJan12367.jpg) Stele M and the Hieroglyphic Stairway |
![Concrete has been used to stabilize the Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221362.H4964fbk.HondurasJan12353.jpg) Concrete has been used to stabilize the Acropolis |
![Another massive tree on the southwest corner of the Central Plaza](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221349.Xy4RQ6UN.HondurasJan12336.jpg) Another massive tree on the southwest corner of the Central Plaza |
![Bits and pieces lying around, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221350.JqVM2xUf.HondurasJan12337.jpg) Bits and pieces lying around, Copan |
![Massive tree in the southwest corner of the Central Plaza](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221372.eB0iCqHR.HondurasJan12369.jpg) Massive tree in the southwest corner of the Central Plaza |
![A large tree growing out of the Acropolis, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221373.u8NLZK89.HondurasJan12370.jpg) A large tree growing out of the Acropolis, Copan |
![It's a jungle, Acropolis of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221374.Tj93T1Qe.HondurasJan12371.jpg) It's a jungle, Acropolis of Copan |
![Climbing the Acropolis of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221375.PnVv61JN.HondurasJan12372.jpg) Climbing the Acropolis of Copan |
![Stair leading up to Temple 11 at the top of the Acropolis of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221376.DEabqRDZ.HondurasJan12374.jpg) Stair leading up to Temple 11 at the top of the Acropolis of Copan |
![Carved figure, Acropolis of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221377.zbAD9bzg.HondurasJan12376.jpg) Carved figure, Acropolis of Copan |
![View of Temple 16 on the south side of the Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221378.FSXmuA4b.HondurasJan12377.jpg) View of Temple 16 on the south side of the Acropolis |
![Detail of Temple 11 - the Temple of the Inscriptions](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221379.KIEURcXn.HondurasJan12378.jpg) Detail of Temple 11 - the Temple of the Inscriptions |
![Detail of Temple 11 - the Temple of the Inscriptions](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221380.GB1YwZ3s.HondurasJan12379.jpg) Detail of Temple 11 - the Temple of the Inscriptions |
![View of Temple 9 looking north from the top of the Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221381.6Y6O3ceg.HondurasJan12381.jpg) View of Temple 9 looking north from the top of the Acropolis |
![Temple 9 at the base of the Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221382.QBFNXqIM.HondurasJan12382.jpg) Temple 9 at the base of the Acropolis |
![Artist's drawing of Copan at the height of its glory with the Ruler watching over festivities on the plaza below](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221383.8cV0dwNZ.HondurasJan12383.jpg) Artist's drawing of Copan at the height of its glory with the Ruler watching over festivities on the plaza below |
![Acropolis of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221384.38229lzD.HondurasJan12389.jpg) Acropolis of Copan |
![Acropolis of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221385.TW5ONQpC.HondurasJan12392.jpg) Acropolis of Copan |
![Acropolis of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221386.iotgBdvh.HondurasJan12393.jpg) Acropolis of Copan |
![Trees growing out of the Acropolis, Temple 11, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221387.o3acLzRV.HondurasJan12394.jpg) Trees growing out of the Acropolis, Temple 11, Copan |
![Looking south from the top of the Acropolis - Western Patio and Temple 16](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221388.WDul6Yjw.HondurasJan12396.jpg) Looking south from the top of the Acropolis - Western Patio and Temple 16 |
![Western Patio (Patio Occidental)Temple 16 and Stela P](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221389.lZdAaPMy.HondurasJan12397.jpg) Western Patio (Patio Occidental)Temple 16 and Stela P |
![The Old Man of Temple 11 (copy, the original is in the museum)](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221390.JdFoPWYK.HondurasJan12401.jpg) The Old Man of Temple 11 (copy, the original is in the museum) |
![The Hieroglyphic Stairway from above](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221391.DU3AGR5f.HondurasJan12402.jpg) The Hieroglyphic Stairway from above |
![Temple 9 from the Acropolis, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221392.5K0gjBZ6.HondurasJan12404.jpg) Temple 9 from the Acropolis, Copan |
![Patio of the Jaguars (Patio Oriental) and the pyramid of Temple 16](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221393.NVTslUlv.HondurasJan12405.jpg) Patio of the Jaguars (Patio Oriental) and the pyramid of Temple 16 |
![Patio of the Jaguars (Patio Oriental) and the pyramid of Temple 16](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221394.3RxkJTCl.HondurasJan12406.jpg) Patio of the Jaguars (Patio Oriental) and the pyramid of Temple 16 |
![Structure 22A - Popol Nah, 746 AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221395.d3ZS8ubX.HondurasJan12407.jpg) Structure 22A - Popol Nah, 746 AD |
![Detial of the brickwork of the Popol Nah, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221396.Szpk8KHw.HondurasJan12409.jpg) Detial of the brickwork of the Popol Nah, Copan |
![Eastern Patio - Patio de los Jaguares, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221397.STXjJ469.HondurasJan12411.jpg) Eastern Patio - Patio de los Jaguares, Copan |
![Western side of the Patio de los Jaguares](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221398.0PAKt0jy.HondurasJan12412.jpg) Western side of the Patio de los Jaguares |
![Acropolis of Copan, north face of Temple 11](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221399.d4E1751m.HondurasJan12414.jpg) Acropolis of Copan, north face of Temple 11 |
![Steps leading up the north face of the Acropolis of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221400.ad1Ltazt.HondurasJan12416.jpg) Steps leading up the north face of the Acropolis of Copan |
![Temple 26 at the summit of the Hieroglypic Stairway](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221401.R4NCmfG2.HondurasJan12418.jpg) Temple 26 at the summit of the Hieroglypic Stairway |
![Acropolis of Copan - corner sculpture, Temple 22](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221402.HzMXSrrM.HondurasJan12419.jpg) Acropolis of Copan - corner sculpture, Temple 22 |
![Temple 21, Acropolis of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221403.BS5I4miN.HondurasJan12422.jpg) Temple 21, Acropolis of Copan |
![North side of the Patio de los Jaguares, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221404.g0rbqZ3f.HondurasJan12423.jpg) North side of the Patio de los Jaguares, Copan |
![The entrance to Temple 22, Acropolis of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221405.0o0KlYIR.HondurasJan12424.jpg) The entrance to Temple 22, Acropolis of Copan |
![The entrance to Temple 22, Acropolis of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221406.ENbjGvd4.HondurasJan12426.jpg) The entrance to Temple 22, Acropolis of Copan |
![Skulls along the entrance to Temple 22](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221407.b2PzSW8I.HondurasJan12428.jpg) Skulls along the entrance to Temple 22 |
![Skulls along the entrance to Temple 22](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221408.sVJSKmT9.HondurasJan12429.jpg) Skulls along the entrance to Temple 22 |
![Large skull carving, Temple 22, Acropolis of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221409.YszY1nfd.HondurasJan12430.jpg) Large skull carving, Temple 22, Acropolis of Copan |
![Detail of Temple 22, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221410.yjyy11Ra.HondurasJan12433.jpg) Detail of Temple 22, Copan |
![Patio de los Jaguares / Eastern Patio, Acropolis of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221411.fCCgDN1e.HondurasJan12434.jpg) Patio de los Jaguares / Eastern Patio, Acropolis of Copan |
![Patio de los Jaguares and Temple 16 from Temple 22, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221412.NZUkZE3q.HondurasJan12437.jpg) Patio de los Jaguares and Temple 16 from Temple 22, Copan |
![Temple 22 on the north side of the Patio de los Jaguares](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221413.dvJR3fQ4.HondurasJan12439.jpg) Temple 22 on the north side of the Patio de los Jaguares |
![Sculptural detail on the west side of the Patio de los Jaguaes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221414.xRkyCJWF.HondurasJan12441.jpg) Sculptural detail on the west side of the Patio de los Jaguaes |
![Temple 22, north side of Patio de los Jaguares](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221415.ag8bKVAH.HondurasJan12442.jpg) Temple 22, north side of Patio de los Jaguares |
![Small altar on the north side of Temple 16](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221416.tF6mshaB.HondurasJan12444.jpg) Small altar on the north side of Temple 16 |
![Statue entangled in the roots of a tree, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221417.uEerbsIM.HondurasJan12445.jpg) Statue entangled in the roots of a tree, Copan |
![The saddle area of the Acropolis between Temples 11 and 16](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221418.mnu0ajpx.HondurasJan12446.jpg) The saddle area of the Acropolis between Temples 11 and 16 |
![The Rosalita Temple is buried beneath this part of the Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221419.xOec1KK6.HondurasJan12447.jpg) The Rosalita Temple is buried beneath this part of the Acropolis |
![Artist's depiction of the location of the Rosalita Temple buried inside the Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221420.j8Roz5Pt.HondurasJan12448.jpg) Artist's depiction of the location of the Rosalita Temple buried inside the Acropolis |
![As the acropolis grew, older temples were used as the base of new construction](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221427.t8tLaWH8.HondurasJan12460.jpg) As the acropolis grew, older temples were used as the base of new construction |
![Statue on the north side of the Western Patio beneath the Temple of the Inscriptions](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221421.a2hB0nuM.HondurasJan12451.jpg) Statue on the north side of the Western Patio beneath the Temple of the Inscriptions |
![Base of the Temple of Inscriptions, Western Patio](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221422.SmYuuxVF.HondurasJan12453.jpg) Base of the Temple of Inscriptions, Western Patio |
![Western Patio / Patio Occidental, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221423.j2nRMAMk.HondurasJan12454.jpg) Western Patio / Patio Occidental, Copan |
![Copy of Stela P (623 AD), Western Patio](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221424.YQ9wk9wh.HondurasJan12456.jpg) Copy of Stela P (623 AD), Western Patio |
![Altar Q, 763 AD, in front of Temple 16, Western Patio](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221426.vIVrKO0S.HondurasJan12458.jpg) Altar Q, 763 AD, in front of Temple 16, Western Patio |
![Detail of Altar Q, said to be one of the best carvings at Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221425.QqShtE6C.HondurasJan12457.jpg) Detail of Altar Q, said to be one of the best carvings at Copan |
![The Tomb of Yax Pasaj Chan Yopaat, 810 AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221430.1xmAAWfV.HondurasJan12468.jpg) The Tomb of Yax Pasaj Chan Yopaat, 810 AD |
![The Tomb of Yax Pasaj Chan Yopaat, 810 AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221431.JdPkrWqd.HondurasJan12469.jpg) The Tomb of Yax Pasaj Chan Yopaat, 810 AD |
![Relief carvings, Structure 18, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221432.WU0LENcQ.HondurasJan12471.jpg) Relief carvings, Structure 18, Copan |
![Relief carvings, Structure 18, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221433.aJyaRFz6.HondurasJan12474.jpg) Relief carvings, Structure 18, Copan |
![View of the countryside surrounding Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221434.ktPcdplU.HondurasJan12476.jpg) View of the countryside surrounding Copan |
![One of the archaeological tunnels exploring beneath the Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221436.cA10Xuqq.HondurasJan12478.jpg) One of the archaeological tunnels exploring beneath the Acropolis |
![Mask, Patio de los Jaguares](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221435.IsDFrrxS.HondurasJan12477.jpg) Mask, Patio de los Jaguares |
![Patio de los Jaguares](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221437.h2vAMZBv.HondurasJan12479.jpg) Patio de los Jaguares |
![Residential Courtyard - El Cemeterio, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221428.dLwx8twF.HondurasJan12464.jpg) Residential Courtyard - "El Cemeterio", Copan |
![Residential Courtyard to the south of the Acropolis, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221429.HuU0f3o1.HondurasJan12466.jpg) Residential Courtyard to the south of the Acropolis, Copan |
![Residential Courtyard to the south of the Acropolis](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221438.v4tUtJrL.HondurasJan12482.jpg) Residential Courtyard to the south of the Acropolis |
![El Cemetario, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221439.csxX1kEJ.HondurasJan12484.jpg) "El Cemetario", Copan |
![Carving on a wall, El Cemetario, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221440.0Xb9UtjA.HondurasJan12485.jpg) Carving on a wall, "El Cemetario", Copan |
![El Cemetario, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221441.oPrPeBpT.HondurasJan12486.jpg) "El Cemetario", Copan |
![El Cemetario, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221442.SBVaSk75.HondurasJan12488.jpg) "El Cemetario", Copan |
![Circular Mayan Altar, El Cemetario, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221443.Q4HYHyg7.HondurasJan12489.jpg) Circular Mayan Altar, "El Cemetario", Copan |
![Archaeological Tunnel in the Acropolis, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221444.djaXHe9S.HondurasJan12493.jpg) Archaeological Tunnel in the Acropolis, Copan |
![Stela J marking the northeastern boundary of the Royal Precinct](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221446.kXOtuxC7.HondurasJan12496.jpg) Stela J marking the northeastern boundary of the Royal Precinct |
![You are now entering the great square of the people, the holy place where (the 13th Ruler) will perform acts of ritual...](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221447.1xZUgkws.HondurasJan12499.jpg) "You are now entering the great square of the people, the holy place where (the 13th Ruler) will perform acts of ritual..." |
![An excellent archeological site, too bad it was raining](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221448.2CasyUCd.HondurasJan12500.jpg) An excellent archeological site, too bad it was raining |
![Scarlet Macaw in the trees at the ruins of Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221449.qHmAs0kW.HondurasJan12503.jpg) Scarlet Macaw in the trees at the ruins of Copan |
![Wildlife at Copan - Central American Agouti, a giant rodent](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221450.IWZb08RV.HondurasJan12504.jpg) Wildlife at Copan - Central American Agouti, a giant rodent |
![Central American Agouti (Dasyprocta punctata), Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221451.Y7DwwZcm.HondurasJan12511.jpg) Central American Agouti (Dasyprocta punctata), Copan |
![Looking a little like a squirrel](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221452.KOJxPn9I.HondurasJan12513.jpg) Looking a little like a squirrel |
![Central American Agouti on a log, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221453.pJzjQOdk.HondurasJan12515.jpg) Central American Agouti on a log, Copan |
![Central American Agouti under a log, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221454.sElVt0FT.HondurasJan12517.jpg) Central American Agouti under a log, Copan |
![Las Sepulturas, a separate set of ruins at Copan about a mile to the east of the Principal Group](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221455.hWZxd6HL.HondurasJan12659.jpg) Las Sepulturas, a separate set of ruins at Copan about a mile to the east of the Principal Group |
![Map of Las Sepulturas, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221456.Xh6e1yFH.HondurasJan12660.jpg) Map of Las Sepulturas, Copan |
![Las Sepulturas - an residential district of Copan, 450-850 AD](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221457.HOntvdYE.HondurasJan12662.jpg) Las Sepulturas - an residential district of Copan, 450-850 AD |
![Las Sepulturas](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221458.aksQgbLp.HondurasJan12663.jpg) Las Sepulturas |
![The stone couch typical of ancient Mayan homes](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221459.xqSmMdlD.HondurasJan12664.jpg) The stone couch typical of ancient Mayan homes |
![Las Sepulturas](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221460.aiO8kzoi.HondurasJan12665.jpg) Las Sepulturas |
![Las Sepulturas](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221461.JKIiqvSa.HondurasJan12667.jpg) Las Sepulturas |
![Las Sepulturas](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221462.CfHjLhTE.HondurasJan12668.jpg) Las Sepulturas |
![Testing material for a new covering of the Hieroglyphic Stairway](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221464.NqVo4b8x.HondurasJan12670.jpg) Testing material for a new covering of the Hieroglyphic Stairway |
![Scribe's House, 780 AD - Las Sepulturas](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221463.hOO3sRtQ.HondurasJan12669.jpg) Scribe's House, 780 AD - Las Sepulturas |
![Scribe's House, 780 AD - Las Sepulturas](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221466.C5iud8TQ.HondurasJan12672.jpg) Scribe's House, 780 AD - Las Sepulturas |
![Scribe's House, 780 AD - Las Sepulturas](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221467.kr4Ah81z.HondurasJan12673.jpg) Scribe's House, 780 AD - Las Sepulturas |
![Scribe's House, 780 AD - Las Sepulturas](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221471.aZvqmBTQ.HondurasJan12678.jpg) Scribe's House, 780 AD - Las Sepulturas |
![Detail of the hieroglyphic bench inside the Scribe's House](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221470.jgHkmLLs.HondurasJan12677.jpg) Detail of the hieroglyphic bench inside the Scribe's House |
![Hieroglyphic Bench, Scribe's House, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221468.xVt1B7rT.HondurasJan12675.jpg) Hieroglyphic Bench, Scribe's House, Copan |
![Hieroglyphic Bench, Scribe's House, Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221469.9r2yj9P9.HondurasJan12676.jpg) Hieroglyphic Bench, Scribe's House, Copan |
![Scribe's House, Copan-Las Sepulturas](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221472.8gzKfDud.HondurasJan12680.jpg) Scribe's House, Copan-Las Sepulturas |
![Copan-Las Sepulturas](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221473.TxtwvRyr.HondurasJan12681.jpg) Copan-Las Sepulturas |
![Copan-Las Sepulturas](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221474.hN5sdPER.HondurasJan12682.jpg) Copan-Las Sepulturas |
![Copan-Las Sepulturas](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221475.Ru8lWSFF.HondurasJan12685.jpg) Copan-Las Sepulturas |
![Walking back to Copan past farmers tending their field, Honduras](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221476.yuG6BVEl.HondurasJan12689.jpg) Walking back to Copan past farmers tending their field, Honduras |
![Souvenirs at Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221477.t7XKgkUZ.HondurasJan12690.jpg) Souvenirs at Copan |
![Souvenirs at Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221478.9i2zx4Z3.HondurasJan12691.jpg) Souvenirs at Copan |
![Souvenirs at Copan](https://a4.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/143221479.VoCyRchg.HondurasJan12692.jpg) Souvenirs at Copan |