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Object Number 59-50-20/74011.1.81
Display Title rock engravings in the Cave of Loltum- both 20th century initials and something of antiquity
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: E. Thompson - neg. Y202. Cave of Loltum, Yucatan. Chamber 3, Inscription 2. X ref: H7284, P2332. Peab. Museum Memoirs Vol. 1 (2) - plate II fig. 1
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Writing and Record
  • Site and Excavation
Subject
  • Petroglyph
  • loltum
Department Photographic
Date 1888-1889
Artist Henry N. Sweet
Artist Edward Herbert Thompson
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Loltun
Intrasite Chamber 3, Inscription 2
Dimensions Overall: 15.24 x 19.69 cm (6 x 7 3/4 in.)

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