founded 426 CEReputable sourceWell documented
Copán and the Dynasty of Yax K'uk' Mo
On the timeline · around founded 426 CE ·
What happened
In 426 CE, K'inich Yax K'uk' Mo founded a dynasty at Copán, in modern Honduras — the southernmost great Maya city. Its rulers filled it with the finest sculpture of the Maya world, including a famous stairway inscribed with thousands of glyphs.
Why it matters
Copán's carved stelae and hieroglyphic stairway are masterpieces of Maya art and among the richest historical records the civilization left.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. Copan · Reputable source