Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Early Copan Acropolis Program 2000 Field Season
Final report of archaeological data and conclusions of Mayan history at Hunal and Margarita tombs in Copan, Honduras. Information given on pottery, tools, agriculture, and fauna.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Pusilha Archaeological Project (2001)
Report summarizes previous research at Pusilha which indicates that this city had economic, political, and artistic connections with cities of Copan and Quirigua. A history of the city is included.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Temple 22 Facade Reconstruction Project (2001)
Preliminary research indicates that structure was a sacred mountain used as a political center. Discussion of sculpture meanings is included.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Examining Nature of Maya Collapse of Copan (1999) [Pdf]
Archaeological fieldwork focuses on severity and timing of factors that led to the collapse of Mayan culture.
PBS
Pbs Nova, Lost King of the Maya
A site focused on the dynasty of the Mayan empire. Includes some great audio and video clips.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Collapse: Why Do Civilizations Fail?
Explore different ancient civilizations to learn about some of the reasons these civilizations collapsed. Looks at Maya, Mesopotamia, Chaco Canyon, Mali and Songhai. Includes interactive activities.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Collapse: Why Do Civilizations Fall?
Why did great civilizations fall? War, disease, overpopulation or natural disasters? Interactive content and activities allow you, by sifting through archaeological evidence, to investigate the collapse of the Mayan civilization, the...
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Foothill Settlement and Urban Planning at Copan (2000)
Preliminary study found indications of human offering.
Other
Villanova University: Ancient Maya Architecture
View photographs of pre-Columbian Maya architecture in the regions from central Mexico to Honduras and Nicaragua.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Lost World of the Maya
Read about the ancient civilization of the Maya in and around the Yucatan Peninsula. Find information on the lost city of Copan and understand the social hierarchy of the Maya.
eTravel Photos
Travel Photos From Honduras, Central America
A beautiful photo journal of pictures taken in Honduras in 2003. Click on any picture to enlarge it.
Curated OER
Figure 1. Temple 16, Cop
Building facades were messages regarding creation and maintenance of political power.