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Object Number 2009.4.157.0
Display Title Homo sapiens sapiens
Descriptions
Object Description Fragmentary cranial human remains of two adults that are probably male.
Inventory Description Organic, bone, human, cranial fragments
Classification
  • Archaeological
Department Osteological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Massachusetts / Middlesex County / Cambridge / Harvard Yard / Holden Chapel
Intrasite Feat 1; L8
Additional Geographic Terms Harvard Yard
Materials Bone
Dimensions Overall: 5.2 x 4.6 x 2.7 cm (2 1/16 x 1 13/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 43
Label on object 2009.4.157.0

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