Alter Q, erected by King Yax Pac in 776 A.D. The 16 rulers of Copan, beginning with Yax Kuk Mo in 426 A.D., is portrayed by a full length portrait, each in chronological order. Each king is seated on a version of his particular name glyph. The climax of the sequence, and the main propaganda purpose of altar Q, features Yax Kuk Mo handing over insignia of reign to Yax Pac.
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