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Detail of sculpture at Copán

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Deservedly the numer one attraction of Honduras, Copán is a testimony to the proud Mayan past of the country.
Back the Ball Court, looking at the elegant temples and the well-kept lawn in between, I tried to imagine the games that were played here to please the ruling elite. A heavy ball was used, and the winner of the game was sacrificed on a special altar. For the players, it was an honour to die, so they tried to win despite the dire consequences. Copán might have declined and disappeared suddenly, probably due to overextended use of the surrounding valley. Still, the ruins have a magnetic attraction on whoever visits Honduras, and after a day exploring the ruins - the museum was unfortunately closed for reconstruction - I returned to Copán Ruinas, the small town in its neighbourhood, with satisfaction.
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