... Wonderful views of a small archaeological site that contains the most outstanding monuments of Mayan history... with impressive collection of handmade carved monuments... mainly characterized by its majestic stelae, the largest and best preserved of the Mayan World... they represent hieroglyphics describing significant calendar dates, eclipses, passages of Mayan mythology and historic events of the development of this ancient city... all statues have a roof to protect them against erosion... the site consists of 15 monuments, including remains of the acropolis (pyramid), a ball court and a number of (religious) buildings that used to belong to the upper class... Thanks a million dear Diego☺️ for all the effort you made to get me this amazing UNESCO postcard¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ... knowing that your country normally has no international mail service... also with a selection of many great stamps!👍
Originally, Quiriguá was under the rule of the dynasty of the city of Copán (now Honduras), but in 738 A.D., the Quiriguá dynasty managed to become independent and even subjugate the Copán dynasty, and that is when the city reached its peak. The park is located on the west bank of the Motagua River or Rio Grande, which was an important route of communication route for the Maya. The archaeological site of Quiriguá is named after the nearby village of the same name.
This 34-hectare Archaeological Park covers an important remnant of tropical rainforest, which makes it a last refuge for wild species native to the area.
Quirigua Archaeological Park was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1981.
Stamps:
Textile Definitives
(Issued 01-01-2021)
Orchids of Guatemala
(Issued 09-10-2020)
The 150th Anniversary of the Polytechnical School
(Issued 2023)
Summer Olympic Games
(Issued 23-07-2024)
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