Las Sepulturas

Las Sepulturas
Comisión Mexicana de Filmaciones from México D. F., México · CC BY-SA 2.0

(500–1000 AD) Las Sepulturas was an elite Maya residential compound located 1 km north of Copán's Main Group, connected to the Grand Plaza by a raised stone causeway [1]. The exclusive compound contained luxurious living quarters with intricate carved reliefs and a main structure featuring life-sized figures wearing elaborate feathered headdresses [1]. The site derives its name "The Tombs" from local farmers who discovered numerous burial chambers in the area [1].

TypeResidence/villa/farmhouse
Period500 - 1000 AD
CountryHonduras
Coordinates14.8418° N, 89.1350° W

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