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The Ruins of Copan, Central America: a head, with other sculptured stones, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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The Ruins of Copan, Central America: a head, with other sculptured stones, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Ruins of Copan, Central America: a head, with other sculptured stones, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. Osbert Salvin. 'Just where the ruins stand...the valley opens out into a small alluvial plain of great fertility. Over this plain, wherever the vegetation has been left untouched, forest grows. It would be difficult to determine how far the ruins extend throughout the valley, as sculptured stones are to be seen all along the road leading to what appears to be the central point of the ruins...the natives point in the hills to a painted stone here and a carved stone there. The ruins of Copan comprise the walls of a supposed temple, 624 ft. in length, and many pyramidal structures...sculptured stones of all sizes lie scattered in profusion, some bearing hieroglyphics...With the exception of a few monoliths, hardly any of the ruins remain undisturbed. The terraces and pyramidal mounds have had their steps and stonework almost universally displaced. The mere force of the roots of the trees which grow upon and between the stones, or even the earthquakes to which they must have been subjected from time to time, seem insufficient to account for so general a dislocation'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This print of The Ruins of Copan, Central America from 1864 transports us back in time to a place shrouded in mystery and ancient history. The image captures a head, along with other sculptured stones, amidst the lush vegetation and towering trees that have reclaimed this once grand civilization.
The detailed engraving from a photograph by Mr. Osbert Salvin provides us with a glimpse into the vast extent of these ruins, stretching across an alluvial plain of great fertility. As we follow the road leading to what appears to be the central point of the ruins, we are surrounded by scattered sculptured stones bearing hieroglyphics and intricate carvings.
Despite the passage of time and natural forces at play, such as tree roots and earthquakes, which have caused dislocation and displacement throughout the site, there is still an undeniable sense of awe and wonder that emanates from these ancient structures.
The ruins of Copan stand as a testament to a once thriving civilization that has long since vanished but continues to captivate our imaginations with its enigmatic beauty. This print serves as a window into the past, allowing us to marvel at the ingenuity and artistry of those who came before us in this remote corner of Central America.
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