Conservation at Copan

Article Abstract:

Field conservators play a key role in excavation archaeology since they are responsible for the fragile artifacts retrieved from excavation sites. At the Acropolis excavation in Copan, Honduras, field conservators worked together with other specialists to help in retrieval, interpretation and preservation tasks. Their work has permitted the team to analyze ancient Mayan items made of organic materials such as wood, bark cloth and gourds. They have also begun examining paint flakes to help recreate the decoration of broken artifacts retrieved from burial chambers.

Research, Salvage archaeology

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Featured finds from Copan: a portfolio of photographs

Article Abstract:

Photographs of objects unearthed from the Acropolis excavation site in Copan, Honduras, are presented. Taken over four years, the photographs feature some of the most treasured finds from Copan. They include a jade bead carved with the motif of a Maya mat, jaguar canines from an anklet, a carved jade pendant, a squash-shaped ceramic vessel, a polychrome bowl, cylindrical tripods with stuccoed decoration and a red dish with fish motif.

Portrayals, Decorative arts, Decoration and ornament, Decorations (Special occasions)

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Tunneling into the heart of the Copan Acropolis

Article Abstract:

The University of Pennsylvania Museum has successfully located evidence of the Mayan ruler K'inich Yax K'uk' Mo'. The burial site of the dynastic founder of the line that created the royal complex in Copan, Honduras, was discovered at the Hunal Tomb chamber of the Acropolis site in 1993. After six years of excavation, the museum team has traced how the Copan royal center was founded and developed during the Early Period (AD 400-650).

Central America, Tombs, Honduras, Heads of state, Central American native peoples, Native Central Americans

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