Copán | Mayan civilization, archaeological site, ruins | Britannica

December 5, 2025

Copán, ruined ancient Maya city, in extreme western Honduras near the Guatemalan border. It lies on the west bank of the Copán River, about 35 miles (56 km) west of the modern town of Santa Rosa de Copán.

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