View of Copan's justly famed Great Plaza, as seen from the summit of Structure 11, looking northward. In the foreground is Copan's beautiful ballcourt, the pavement of which has survived, along with six macaw-head markers. The ballcourt is closed at its farthest end by a platform crowned by Stela L. In the middle of the picture, slightly to the left, is the small pyramidal body of Temple 4. In front of it (and a tree) stands Stela 3, while behind it one can discern some of the Great Plaza's famous monuments, including Stelae C and D, which can be seen behind and slightly to the right of Temple 4. |