The Mayan site of Copán, It was the civic Ceremonial Center of the ancient city of Copán, is located in the Valley of the same name, in the West of Honduras, in the south of the Mayan World. Region that includes the south of Mexico: with the states of Chiapas, Campeche, Tabasco, Quintana Roo and Yucatán. The countries of Guatemala, Belize, western Honduras and El Salvador. This region covers a territory of 324,000 square kilometers, where one of the greatest civilizations in America developed. Its historical periods are: Pre-Classic or Formative (2000 before Christ to 300 after Christ), Classic Period or period of splendor (300 to 900 after Christ), Postclassic Period or Period of decline (900 to 1500 after Christ). ). More than 6 million Mayan descendants live in this territory, who still speak 28 languages. Copán belonged to the Classic Period, sharing it with cities or regional states such as Tikal, Palenque, Calakmul, Yaxchilán, Piedras Negras, Caracol, etc. Copán being one of the most beautiful for its artistic quality, which is why Mayan scientists call it the Paris of America.