Discovered in 1570 by Diego García de Palacio, the ruins of
Copán, one of
the most important sites of the Mayan civilization, were not excavated until the
19th century. The ruined citadel and imposing public squares reveal the three
main stages of development before the city was abandoned in the early 10th
century.
- St. Vincent of the Grenadines 1996. UNESCO anniversary. Mayan Ruins
at Copan, Honduras. The stamp is digitally cut out of a souvenir
sheet. Click
here to see the full sheet. The link will open in a new window.
The stamp is located in the bottom row, on the right. Scan by courtesy
of Miomir Zivkovic (Serbia).
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