Maya of Copán
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The Maya of Copán were a Classic-period Maya civilization centered in what is now western Honduras, renowned for their sophisticated urban planning, elaborate stone monuments, and advanced achievements in art, astronomy, and hieroglyphic writing.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Maya of Copán canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Maya of Copán Context triple: [Acropolis of Copán, builtBy, Maya of Copán]
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Kukulcán
Kukulcán is the feathered serpent deity of the Maya, associated with wind, rain, and creation, and prominently worshipped at Chichén Itzá.
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Sipakapense Maya
Sipakapense Maya are an indigenous Maya people of the western highlands of Guatemala, known for their distinct Sipakapense language and traditional highland culture.
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Lord of Sipán
The Lord of Sipán is an ancient Moche ruler whose richly furnished royal tomb, discovered in northern Peru in 1987, is considered one of the most important archaeological finds in the Americas.
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Itza Maya
The Itza Maya were a powerful Late Postclassic Maya group centered at Nojpetén in present-day Guatemala, known as one of the last independent Maya polities to resist Spanish conquest until the late 17th century.
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Temple of the Inscriptions
The Temple of the Inscriptions is a stepped pyramid and funerary monument at the Maya city of Palenque, renowned for housing the richly adorned tomb of the ruler Kʼinich Janaabʼ Pakal.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Maya of Copán Target entity description: The Maya of Copán were a Classic-period Maya civilization centered in what is now western Honduras, renowned for their sophisticated urban planning, elaborate stone monuments, and advanced achievements in art, astronomy, and hieroglyphic writing.
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A.
Kukulcán
Kukulcán is the feathered serpent deity of the Maya, associated with wind, rain, and creation, and prominently worshipped at Chichén Itzá.
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B.
Sipakapense Maya
Sipakapense Maya are an indigenous Maya people of the western highlands of Guatemala, known for their distinct Sipakapense language and traditional highland culture.
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C.
Lord of Sipán
The Lord of Sipán is an ancient Moche ruler whose richly furnished royal tomb, discovered in northern Peru in 1987, is considered one of the most important archaeological finds in the Americas.
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D.
Itza Maya
The Itza Maya were a powerful Late Postclassic Maya group centered at Nojpetén in present-day Guatemala, known as one of the last independent Maya polities to resist Spanish conquest until the late 17th century.
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E.
Temple of the Inscriptions
The Temple of the Inscriptions is a stepped pyramid and funerary monument at the Maya city of Palenque, renowned for housing the richly adorned tomb of the ruler Kʼinich Janaabʼ Pakal.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Maya civilization
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ancient civilization ⓘ archaeological culture ⓘ |
| archaeologicalSiteExcavatedBy |
Alfred P. Maudslay
NERFINISHED
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Sylvanus G. Morley NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalRegion | southeastern Maya area ⓘ |
| declinedInCentury | 9th century ⓘ |
| engagedIn |
intensive agriculture
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long-distance trade ⓘ monumental stone carving ⓘ |
| firstKnownRuler | Kʼinich Yax Kʼukʼ Moʼ NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| flourishedFrom | 5th century ⓘ |
| flourishedInPeriod | Classic period NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| flourishedUntil | 9th century ⓘ |
| hasArchitecturalFeature |
ballcourts
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hieroglyphic stairway of Structure 26 NERFINISHED ⓘ palaces ⓘ pyramidal temples ⓘ residential compounds ⓘ |
| hasCapital | Copán NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasRulingDynasty | Copán dynasty NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| heritageOf | modern Honduras ⓘ |
| influenced | neighboring Maya polities ⓘ |
| influencedBy | central lowland Maya cities ⓘ |
| knownFor |
advanced astronomy
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elaborate stone monuments ⓘ hieroglyphic inscriptions ⓘ hieroglyphic stairways ⓘ sculptural art ⓘ sophisticated urban planning ⓘ stelae and altars ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Copán Valley
NERFINISHED
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Mesoamerica NERFINISHED ⓘ western Honduras NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| majorUrbanCenter |
Copán Great Plaza
NERFINISHED
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Copán acropolis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableRuler |
18-Rabbit
NERFINISHED
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Smoke Imix NERFINISHED ⓘ Smoke Shell NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Classic Maya civilization NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| practiced |
human sacrifice
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ritual bloodletting ⓘ |
| religion | Maya polytheism ⓘ |
| spokeLanguage | a Chʼolan Maya language ⓘ |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageSite | Copán archaeological site NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedCalendarSystem |
Haabʼ calendar
NERFINISHED
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Long Count calendar NERFINISHED ⓘ Tzolkʼin calendar NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedWritingSystem | Maya hieroglyphic script ⓘ |
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Subject: Maya of Copán Description of subject: The Maya of Copán were a Classic-period Maya civilization centered in what is now western Honduras, renowned for their sophisticated urban planning, elaborate stone monuments, and advanced achievements in art, astronomy, and hieroglyphic writing.
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