- britannica.com Geography & Travel Historical PlacesIt lies on the west bank of the Copán River, about 35 miles (56 km) west of the modern town of Santa Rosa de Copán.
- worldhistory.org Copan/King Smoke Imix (the 12th ruler, reign 628 - 695 CE) was another Copán ruler who oversaw a period of great prosperity in the 7th century CE.
- thoughtco.com copan-honduras-167268One of his books, Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, was published in 1843 with detailed drawings of the ruins at Copán, made by Catherwood with a camera lucida.
- hondurastravel.com copan-honduras-travel-blog/…Some Copan Archaeological tips: in addition to the Archaeological Park, there are many different archaeological features to visit and discover in Copan.
- landedtravel.com destinations/copan/Copan is also the site of the second largest ballcourt in Central America, and the richly detailed Temple of Inscriptions. Rosalila and Jaguar Tunnels.
- themayanruinswebsite.com copan2.htmlDESCRIPTION Copan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was one of the premier ancient Maya kingdoms, and lies on the southeastern frontier of the Maya area.
- amazingplaces.com honduras/copan/When you mention the word ‘Copán’ around an archaeologist you will see their eyes light up. ... Copán has been on the World Heritage List since 1980.
- the-silk-route.co.uk hondurasCopan.htmThe Hieroglyphic Stairway and tunnels are highlights in an amazing collection of ancient structures. Copan Ruinas, the village, was fun during a fiesta.