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The Ruins of Copan, Central America: square stone with sides facing the points of the compass, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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The Ruins of Copan, Central America: square stone with sides facing the points of the compass, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Ruins of Copan, Central America: square stone with sides facing the points of the compass, 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, taken in 1864, transports us back in time to a place shrouded in mystery and ancient history. The image captures a square stone structure with sides facing the points of the compass, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship and architectural prowess of its creators.
The engraving from a photograph by Mr. Osbert Salvin provides us with a glimpse into the vastness and complexity of these ruins. As described in "Illustrated London News" in 1864, the ruins extend throughout the valley, with sculptured stones scattered along the road leading to what seems to be the central point of this archaeological site.
The description paints a vivid picture of how nature has intertwined itself with these ancient structures over time. Trees grow upon and between the stones, their roots displacing steps and stonework while earthquakes have also left their mark on this once grand civilization.
The Ruins of Copan stand as a testament to an advanced society that thrived centuries ago, leaving behind only fragments for us to piece together their story. This print serves as a window into the past, inviting us to explore and unravel the mysteries hidden within these weathered stones.
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