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House of the Turtles (Torlugas)
Object Number 59-50-20/74011.1.206.1
Display Title House of the Turtles (Torlugas)
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Mexico / Yucatan / Uxmal / House of the Turtles / E. H. Thompson 1888-89
Keywords
  • Structure and Furnishing
  • Site and Excavation
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • House of the Turtles
Department Photographic
Date 1888-1889
Artist Edward Herbert Thompson
Culture
  • Lowland Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Uxmal
Materials Albumen print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 15.24 x 20.32 cm (6 x 8 in.)

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