UNESCO WHS - Maya Site of Copan Postcard

UNESCO WHS Serie - World Heritage Sites in Honduras - Maya Site of Copan - Discovered in 1570 by Diego García de Palacio, the ruins of Copán, one of the most important sites of the Mayan civilization, were not excavated until the 19th century. The ruined citadel and imposing public squares reveal the three main stages of development before the city was abandoned in the early 10th century. Name: Maya Site of Copan Country: Honduras Location: Copán, Copán Department Inscription: 1980 Category: Cultural (iv)(vi) Unesco Ref: 129 Special Feature: The card has a QR-Code on the backside to navigate for more Informationas about the site.