1. Ancient Maya Patolli from Gallon Jug, Belize
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Claire Novotny and Brett A. Houk
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010506 paleontology ,Archeology ,History ,Artifact (archaeology) ,060102 archaeology ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Context (language use) ,Excavation ,06 humanities and the arts ,Gallon (US) ,Art ,01 natural sciences ,Archaeology ,Maya ,0601 history and archaeology ,Ancient maya ,0105 earth and related environmental sciences ,media_common - Abstract
Recent excavations at the site of Gallon Jug, a minor center in northwestern Belize, revealed multiple patolli boards incised into a well-preserved plaster floor in an unvaulted platform. A significant artifact deposit was placed directly on top of the patolli boards. In this report we describe the architectural context, associated artifact deposit, and the patolli boards themselves.
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- 2021
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