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View of excavation in process with upright pillars and walls, local men
View of excavation in process with upright pillars and walls, local men
Object Number 59-50-20/74011.1.75
Display Title View of excavation in process with upright pillars and walls, local men
Descriptions
Object Description Written on cardboard: "No. 21./Thompson/Mitla Group/Oaxaca"
Department Photographic
Date 1885-1887
Artist Edward Herbert Thompson
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Oaxaca / <County> / <City> / Mitla
Intrasite Yohaltun oxcomchen
Materials Albumen print adhered to Cardboard
Dimensions Overall: 21.59 × 27.9401 cm (8 1/2 × 11 in.)

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