Copan Mayan Ruins in Honduras. Built over several decades starting in 400 A.D. through 800 A.D. Stones were quarried locally and then hand carried to the site. Mayans were superstious about the use of objects in the shape of the sun and moon, and did not use wheels which reminded them of these celestial bodies.

Copan contains examples of structures relating to political, civic and religious life/ceremonies. This is a small pyramidal platform in the Great Plaza which was used for civic events for thousands of people. Copan was the center of a population during Mayan times of about 30,000 people. The site is an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and contains the longest hieroglyphic (inscribed) text in the New World.