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Documentation of Floor Assemblages from Aguateca, Guatemala
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Figure 8. Restoration of a large storage vessel by conservators.

Research Year:  2002
Culture:  Maya
Chronology:  Classic
Location:  Petén, Guatemala
Site:  Aguateca

Table of Contents

Abstract
Resumen
Introduction
The Study of Domestic Groups and the Documentation of Archaeological Remains
Aguateca Archaeological Project
Documentation Project
Conclusions
List of Figures
Sources Cited

Abstract

The excavation of the Classic Maya site of Aguateca, Guatemala, revealed extraordinarily rich floor assemblages of complete and reconstructible artifacts, resulting from rapid abandonment. The present project focused on the documentation of this unique data set through restoration, drawings, and photographs. The project members have completed the restoration of objects. They have also drawn and photographed a significant part of reconstructed artifacts.

Resumen

La excavación del sitio clásico maya de Aguateca en Guatemala ha revelado conjuntos extraordinariamente ricos de artefactos completos y reconstruibles, que fueron resultado de un abandono repentino. El proyecto se enfocó en la documentación de esta importante colección a través de su restauración, dibujos y fotografías. Los miembros del proyecto han terminado la restauración de las piezas arqueológicas. Además, se ha dibujado y fotografiado una parte significativa de los objetos reconstruidos.


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Submitted 01/23/2003 by:

University of Arizona

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