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Object Number 2004.29.7806
Display Title Altar Q
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Honduras / Copan / 3. Showing a continuation of the procession of astronomer priests: another side of the Maya altar found at Copan, in Spanish Honduras. / From The Illustrated News, Aug. 20, 1927
Keywords
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Ritual
  • Excavation
  • Sculpture
  • Site
  • Altar
Department Photographic
Date August 20, 1927
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Honduras / Copan
Dimensions Overall: 10.795 × 13.335 cm (4 1/4 × 5 1/4 in.)

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