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Façade of a temple with protruding puma heads

Maya Site of Copan1980

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage

A temple which was discovered in the mountains celebrates the twelfth king. The puma heads that protrude from its façade, like most of the imagery relating to this king, point to a Central Mexican influence.

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  • Title: Façade of a temple with protruding puma heads
  • Creator: Maya Site of Copan
  • Date Created: 1980
  • Location: Honduras
  • Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (iv)(vi)
  • Date of Inscription: 1980
  • Category of Site: Cultural site
UNESCO World Heritage

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