43 shells with Burial 10E

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Object Number 33-99-20/3418

Display Title 43 shells with Burial 10E

Descriptions

Object Description Shell

Department Archaeological

Culture

Maya

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Central America / Guatemala / Peten / <County> / <City> / Uaxactun

Intrasite Eastern border of E plaza below 4 floors

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