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Object Number 2004.29.9704
Display Title Excavating at the chief temple
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Peru / Machu Picchu / Excavating at Machu Picchu - Chief temple / See Nat. Geog. Magazine April 1913
Department Photographic
Date 1912
Artist Yale Peruvian Expedition
Culture
  • Inca
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru / Cuzco Region / <County> / <City> / Machu Picchu
Dimensions Overall: 7.9375 × 10.4775 cm (3 1/8 × 4 1/8 in.)

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