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The Great Plaza

Maya Site of Copan1980

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage

The Dynastic era, also known as the Classic period, was Copan’s time of greatness. Lasting for 400 years, from 427 to 822, it was during this time that its temples were built and its stelae, which are stone monoliths representing kings, were erected.

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  • Title: The Great Plaza
  • 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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