Copán Stela M and Glyph Staircase

Carved Maya Stela M before Copán's canopy-covered Hieroglyphic Staircase of glyph-inscribed stone steps. loading

The glyphs carved into the steps of Copán's temple 26 detail the legacy of rulers 7 through 15, to legitimize their place in the ruling lineage.

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  • Archeology
  • Central America
  • Copán
  • Honduras
  • Maya
  • Stelae
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