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Ruins of Sun Temple, shows five men working on excavation
Ruins of Sun Temple, shows five men working on excavation
Object Number 2004.29.613
Display Title Ruins of Sun Temple, shows five men working on excavation
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Colorado (Mesa Verde) / "Sun Temple" / Photos from Dr. Kidder 1924"
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Public Structure
Subject
  • Temple
Department Photographic
Date 1850-1899
Culture
  • Southwest
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Colorado / Montezuma County / <City> / Sun Temple
Additional Geographic Terms Mesa Verde
Materials Silver gelatin print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 22.86 x 15.24 cm (9 x 6 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Dr. Alfred Vincent Kidder

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