In addition to pyramids, temples, stadiums and other buildings in the Copan ruins, there are many sculptures and steles, and there is also a hieroglyphic stone step, which is very important for the study of Mayan civilization.

According to reports, the ruins of the ancient Mayan city of Copan are located near Tegucigalpa, Hondout, at an altitude of 600 meters and cover an area of about 15 hectares. Now, please follow the reporter's lens to find out.

Among them, the noble courtyard site numbered 8N-11 was excavated jointly by Chinese archaeologists and their counterparts in Honduras. Site 8N-11 is a courtyard where nobles lived. At first, many human bones were found here, which were mistaken for a group of tombs, but after archaeological research, experts finally determined that this was a residential area. In this aristocratic courtyard, the Zhonghong joint archaeological team has discovered high-level carvings such as crossed torches, the head of the feathered snake god, and the head of the corn god. Exquisite jade and painted pottery were also found in the tombs. The drone aerial photography and 3D imaging technology brought by Chinese archaeologists have greatly promoted the research on the site, and the rigorous academic attitude of Chinese experts has also been highly praised by their counterparts in Honduras.

Ramos said that this is the only project involving Chinese archaeological experts in Central America, which is very important to Honduras. Chinese experts have brought us new research methods and techniques, and they are very good at analysis. I think this is because they have accumulated rich experience in the process of studying Chinese civilization.

Previously, due to the lack of diplomatic relations between China and Honduras, Chinese archaeologists could not obtain long-term visas and could only come to work for a few months each year. The establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Honduras is good news for archaeological cooperation. Chinese experts can continue to work in Copan for a longer period of time. .

Salvador Martinez of Honduras said that he is looking forward to cooperating with Chinese archaeologists, and the establishment of diplomatic relations between Hong Kong and China provides more opportunities for this. Editor/He Yuting