Great Plaza

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The Great Plaza is the main ceremonial and civic square of the ancient Maya city of Copán, renowned for its impressive stelae, altars, and monumental architecture.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf archaeological site feature
ceremonial center
plaza
archaeologicalResearch extensively studied by Maya archaeologists
associatedWith 18-Rabbit (Uaxaclajuun Ubʼaah Kʼawiil)
Copán dynasty rulers
Yax Kʼukʼ Moʼ
chronology main constructions date to Late Classic period
culture Maya civilization
currentUse archaeological and tourist site
dedicatedTo Maya deities and royal ancestors
evidenceOf artistic achievements of Classic Maya
dynastic history of Copán
political power of Copán rulers
function space for elite display and propaganda
venue for political ceremonies
venue for public rituals
hasPart altars
ballcourt (Copán)
hieroglyphic monuments
monumental architecture
residential and administrative structures nearby
stelae
temple platforms
heritageStatus part of UNESCO World Heritage Site "Maya Site of Copán"
layout large open plaza surrounded by monumental structures
locatedIn Copán
Copán Department
Copán Department
surface form: Copán Ruinas municipality

Copán
surface form: Copán archaeological site

Honduras
Maya lowlands
surface form: Maya region
management Instituto Hondureño de Antropología e Historia
material limestone
notableFor inscribed hieroglyphic texts
large concentration of carved stelae
monumental public architecture
well-preserved altars
partOf ancient Maya city of Copán
period Classic period in Mesoamerica
surface form: Classic period of Maya civilization
religion Maya religion
tourism major attraction within Copán archaeological park
UNESCOWorldHeritageSiteSince 1980
use ceremonial square
civic square

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Copán hasStructure Great Plaza