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On Altar Q, the Founder is the only ruler who wears the cut-shell goggles associated with the Central Mexican site of Teotihuacan. His square shield is also characteristic of the highland city, as is the symbol that it displays.

The Founder and the sixteenth ruler of Copán on Altar Q. The bird in the headdress of K'inich Yax K'uk' Mo' combines the K'uk' and Mo' of his name, while the Yax and sun symbols complete it. Photo: Joel Skidmore.