Escalinata de los Jeroglíficos, Maya archaeological monument in Copán, Honduras
The Hieroglyphic Stairway contains 2,500 individual glyphs carved onto 63 stone steps, measuring 30 meters in length and 8 meters in height.
Construction of the stairway occurred during the late Classic period, around 750 CE, under the reign of Maya ruler K'ak' U Pakal.
The inscriptions on the staircase document the lineage and achievements of 16 Copán rulers, representing the largest text collection in pre-Columbian America.
The stairway remains protected by a protective covering since 1985, and visitors can access it through guided tours at the Copán Archaeological Park.
The structure contains 1,100 monolithic blocks with carved hieroglyphs, including six seated human statues positioned on thrones along the steps.
GPS coordinates: 14.82250,-89.14500
Latest update: March 16, 2025 22:04
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