A Place Called Copan

Copan is an ancient ruined city in Honduras where Mayan civilization developed and flourished during the Classic Period (about AD 250-900). A large number of hieroglyphic texts were found here which proved to be valuable for breaking the Mayan code. There is no agreed source of the name but has been said to mean "bridge".

Copan was a centre of culture and science. The Mayan studied astronomy and created a very accurate calendar.