The Copan Ruins In Honduras

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The Maya left visible imprints on the boundries of Central America that have significantly changed the way we look at civilizations. Throughout Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico, ancient ruins were left behind for archaeologists to study, and for our minds to ponder.

The settlement at Copan, located between Honduras and Guatemala, achieved its greatest standing during the 5th century under the ruler the Great Lord Quetzal Macaw. The Great Lord was named after two of those prominent birds in the area. The settlement thrived until the 12th century.

(via Lauren)