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Copán: plazas revealing more than one building phase

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Published: 22 Oct 2026 16:11 · Updated: 22 Oct 2026 16:11

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The Maya site of Copán in Honduras includes a citadel and substantial public plazas. Its remains reflect successive development phases before abandonment.

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The Maya site of Copán in Honduras includes a citadel and substantial public plazas. Its remains reflect successive development phases before abandonment. [1]

Do not assign every wall to one moment. Compare spatial boundaries and connections between the parts. An archaeological plan can reveal layering that is invisible in the most impressive frontal photograph.

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  1. [1] Maya Site of Copan - UNESCO World Heritage Centre ↗