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Removing surface rock before excavation
Removing surface rock before excavation
Object Number 2004.29.1485
Display Title Removing surface rock before excavation
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "New Mexico. Pueblo Bonito. / Removing surface rock before excavation. / National Geographic Society."
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Site and Excavation
Subject
  • Site
Department Photographic
Date 1920-1927
Artist National Geographic Society
Culture
  • Pueblo?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / San Juan County / <City> / Pueblo Bonito
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Chaco Canyon
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 15.24 × 12.7 cm (6 × 5 in.)

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