Altar Q is one of the most outstanding monuments at the Mayan city of Copán. It was placed at the bottom of the staircase of Temple 16. The main panel, in view here, shows the transfer of power to Yax Pasaj Chaan Yoaat (Yax Pac), the 16th ruler of Copán, in 763. He is given given the staff of office from the founder of the dynasty, Yax K'uk' Mo'. The four sides of the altar show all 16 rulers, each passing on the staff of office to his successor. Each figure is depicted seated on his name glyph. A hieroglyphic text is inscribed on the upper surface, relating the founding of the dynasty in 426–427 CE.
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