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Object Number
2004.29.7984
Display Title
Human footprints fossilized in lava
Descriptions
Object Description
Written on board: Nicaragua / Human foot-prints in Tufa, near Lake Managua, Nicaragua, 16 ft. from surface, several strata of volcanic materials above the foot-prints ("There has been no eruption within the historic period at this place") In one of the layers above the human foot-prints some fossil leaves were found which will be analyzed to determine whether they belong to the present flora of the region. / Foot steps in lava - Nicaragua - Negs. and originals in Peabody Museum.
Keywords
- Archaeological
Subject
- Fossil
- Footprint
- Human
Department
Photographic
Culture
- Central American
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Nicaragua
Dimensions
Overall: 10.16 × 13.6525 cm (4 × 5 3/8 in.)
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