Stela M at Copán

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Stela M at Copán is a monumental Maya stone sculpture erected by the ruler Uaxaclajuun Ubʼaah Kʼawiil, renowned for its intricate carvings and historical inscriptions that exemplify the artistic and political sophistication of the Copán kingdom.

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Stela M at Copán canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Maya stela
monumental sculpture
artStyle Classic Maya sculpture
associatedWith Copán kingdom
linked to: Copán

Late Classic period
category Mesoamerican sculpture
archaeological monument
commissionedBy Uaxaclajuun Ubʼaah Kʼawiil
culture Maya civilization
dedicatedTo Uaxaclajuun Ubʼaah Kʼawiil
depicts Uaxaclajuun Ubʼaah Kʼawiil
erectedBy Uaxaclajuun Ubʼaah Kʼawiil
exemplifies artistic sophistication of Copán
political sophistication of Copán
function dynastic commemoration
political propaganda
hasFeature hieroglyphic inscriptions
historical inscriptions
intricate carvings
heritageStatus part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Copán
iconographyIncludes Maya glyphic texts
ritual imagery
royal regalia
inscriptionsDescribe calendrical information
political history of Copán
ritual events
rulership of Uaxaclajuun Ubʼaah Kʼawiil
languageOfInscriptions Classic Maya hieroglyphs
locatedIn Copán
Copán Archaeological Site
Honduras
material stone
partOf monumental core of Copán
period Classic period of Maya civilization
linked to: Classic Maya period
politicalRole royal monument
religiousContext Maya religion

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Uaxaclajuun Ubʼaah Kʼawiil notableWork Stela M at Copán