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Copan ball court
The Mayans used this court to play a game involving an eight pound rubber ball - in important games the winner could be sacrificed to the gods
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Once part of Spain's vast empire in the New World, Honduras became an independent nation in 1821. After two and a half decades of mostly military rule, a freely elected civilian government came to power in 1982. During the 1980s, Honduras proved a ha... [read more]
Once part of Spain's vast empire in the New World, Honduras became an independent nation in 1821. After two and a half decades of mostly military rule, a freely elected civilian government came to power in 1982. During the 1980s, Honduras proved a ha... [read more] Blog: Copan Ruins
Date: April 5th 2007
The Mayan ruins at Copan are only a few kilometres from the town, so bright and early on Tuesday morning we began the trek out to the site. We were rewarded for the effort by being two of the first people there - it was a beautiful morning and we enjoyed having our first wander through the site without anyone else around. The temples themselves are very impressive, and the carvings that are still ... read more
Date: April 5th 2007
The Mayan ruins at Copan are only a few kilometres from the town, so bright and early on Tuesday morning we began the trek out to the site. We were rewarded for the effort by being two of the first people there - it was a beautiful morning and we enjoyed having our first wander through the site without anyone else around. The temples themselves are very impressive, and the carvings that are still ... read more
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