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Classic Maya Seaports: Uaymil, North Campeche Coast

Basalt

A total of 26 basalt artifacts were collected during the surface survey and mapping of Uaymil. Amongst these artifacts the following deserve particular attention: fragments of manos (N=3), fragments of grinding stones or metates (N=21), a complete grinding stone, and an artifact whose function has not been determined (Figures 8-9, Table 3).

Figure 8. Fragments of Metates

Figure 9. Fragments of Metates

Table 3.
Basalt Artifacts Found at Uaymil
Type of Artifact Total
Metate 1
Fragments of metate 21
Fragments of manos 3
Unspecified function 1
Total 26

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