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AskHistorians Podcast 049 - Shaft Tombs of West Mexico
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 00:54:10
Publish Date: 2015-11-06 08:57:44
Description:

Mictlantecuhtli gives an archaeological perspective on the burial practices and monumental architecture of West Mexico, focusing particularly on shaft tombs and later on guachimontones. The discussion also digs into the current archaeological knowledge of West Mexico and gives insight into the processes of performing archaeology, including the problem of looting. (54min)
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