Examples of Copán in the following topics:
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- On the other hand, cities like Tikal and Copán illustrate the wealth of architectural accomplishments during these prolific centuries.
- Copán came to its full power between the 6th and 8th centuries, and included massive temples and carvings that illustrate the full power of its ruling, and often merciless, emperors.
- The classic Maya urban centers of the southern lowlands, among them Palenque, Copán, Tikal, Calakmul, and many others, went into decline during the 8th and 9th centuries and were abandoned shortly thereafter.
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- For example, the grand pyramids of Copan and Tikal are among the most imposing buildings the Maya erected; each pyramid contains sculpted portraits that glorified the city's rulers.
- Stele H in the Great Plaza at Copan represents one of the city's foremost leaders, 18-Rabbit (reigned from 695-738 CE).
- During the ruler's long reign, Copan reached its greatest physical extent and breadth of political influence.
- The stele was originally painted - remnants of red paint are visible on many stelae and buildings in Copan.
- Great Plaza at Copan, Honduras.
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- If a royal court fell out of favor with the people, as in the well-documented cases of Piedras Negras or Copan, this fall from power would cause the inevitable "death" and abandonment of the associated settlement.