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Dirt Matrix
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Object Number 51-25-20/20768.3
Display Title Dirt Matrix
Descriptions
Object Description Dirt Matrix
Inventory Description Dirt Matrix
Classification
  • Floral Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Panama / Panama / <County> / <City> / Venado Beach
Intrasite Area C, Trench 4, Cache 14
Additional Geographic Terms Canal Zone
Materials Soil, Organic
Dimensions Overall: 23.5 x 19 x 5 cm (9 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1 bag

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