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Chichen Itza, Sacred Cenote
Chichen Itza, Sacred Cenote
Object Number 2004.15.19.24
Display Title Chichen Itza, Sacred Cenote
Descriptions
Object Description Written on slide: "Chichen Itza, Yucat- / an, Mexico. Sacred / 'cenote' into which / maidens were cast / as sacrifice & to / fortell future."
Department Photographic
Date 1959
Artist Ian Graham (6/18/04)
Culture
  • Maya area styles and periods
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Chichen Itza
Intrasite Sacred Cenote
Materials Kodachrome Slide, color
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 × 2.5 cm (1 3/8 × 1 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Ian Graham
Provenance
Donor Ian Graham (6/18/04)

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