The Copan civilization was widely associated with astronomy and many of their rulers took a vested interest in the galaxy above. One example of this is structure 10L-22 or Temple 22 which was built by Copan's most famous ruler, Waxaklajuun Ub'aah K'awiil, in 715 to mark the completion of his 20th year in power. This structure has been nicknamed the “Cosmic Doorway” for many several reasons. Their are many different carvings that depict and symbolize the relationship between the civilization and the galaxy. Carvings of supernatural beings as well as clouds and stars depict an underlying message which is still a hotbed of debate amongst scholars. Also the alignment of the structure is very important in understanding its relationship with the
