NEW RELEASE

Kingdom of the Sun by Ricardo Agurcia F. photography by David Beyl.  Released in June, 2007 this book is a perfect addition to your collection of books on the Maya.  Beautiful photography, written in English and Spanish.  Price $20.00

Publications

I. History Carved in Stone: A Guide to the Archaeological Park of the Ruins of Copán

This 9” x 6” 52-page booklet is the most popular guide for the ruins of Copán. Published in 1992; reprinted in 1998 it was completely re-written in 2007 and updated by authors Ricardo Agurcia F., and William Fash.  Available in Spanish and English. Price $5.00

II. COPAN & TIKAL: Secrets of Two Maya Cities

In 1994, the Honduran branch of Credomatic Bank sponsored the publication of Copan & Tikal. Written by Honduran archaeologist Ricardo Agurcia Fasquelle and Guatemalan Juan Antonio Valdéz, this bi-lingual publication was a big success. A second edition was printed in 1995. It is currently out of print.

III. Vision del Pasado Maya (Vision of the Maya Past)

Published in 1996, and edited by William L. Fash and Ricardo Agurcia Fasquelle, excavators at Copan since 1988, it highlights the recent finds at Copan and presents data about the daily life of the ancient Maya, their dynastic tradition and ambitious building programs. The book also discusses Maya religion, astronomy, mathematics, and concepts of time. Available in Spanish only.

IV. Video - History Written in Stone: Guide to the Archaeological Park of the Ruinas of Copán

In 1994, the Association created a video version of our popular guidebook to the ruins. The response was excellent and a second version came out in 1997. This video was available in Spanish and English. Currently it is out of print.

V. Copán: A Brief History and Guide for the Young Visitor

Written by Maria Amalia de Agurcia and published in 2002, this guide gives young readers insights into the history of the ruins of Copàn. Young students will find answers to many questions about ancient Maya culture. Available in Spanish only.

VI . Teacher’s Guidebook for the Casa K’inich Children’s Learning Center

This guide was originally published in 2003 with the support of the Copán Maya Foundation, and Proyecto Profuturo Copán/COHCIT. This guide is scheduled for re-release in 2008 and will follow the newly inaugerated museum layout of the Casa K’inich Learning Center.  It will provide additional information about each new exhibit and theme introduced. It will offer ideas and insights for teachers to engage students during their visit to Casa K’inich, the archaeological site and lesson plans for teachers to use back in the classroom. Available in Spanish; free to Honduran teachers.

VII. Copan: A Practical Guide to the Archaeological Park

Written by archaeologist Rene Viel; published in 2003.This practical guide explains the chronological, geographical, and cultural context of the archaeological site of Copán. Available only in Spanish. Price $5.00