Altar Q

Maya Site of Copan1980

UNESCO World Heritage

Altar Q commemorates the symbolic transfer of power from the founder of the dynasty, Yax Kuk Mo (centre left), to the sixteenth ruler, Yax Pasah (centre right). The other 14 kings are present as witnesses, seated around the sides of the monument in chronological order.

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Details

Title: Altar Q
Creator: Maya Site of Copan
Date Created: 1980
Location: Honduras
Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (iv)(vi)
Date of Inscription: 1980
Category of Site: Cultural site

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