Ancient DNA Links Copán's First King to Teotihuacán
Published on Honduras Daily · Sep 29, 2026 · Originally reported September 28, 2026 by La Prensa
Genetic analysis of ancient remains excavated at the Honduran Maya site of Copán confirms biological ties between early Copán and Mexico's Teotihuacán, backing archaeological evidence of contact and influence between the two civilizations 1,600 years ago.
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