A Study of Early Classic Maya Ritual at Copán, Honduras

Documentation and Conservation

Due to the extensive collection of artifacts found in the multi-layered deposits, the first step in this project was to compile a catalog of the material culture associated with the deposits. This included photographs (e.g., Figure 2, shown above) and illustrations (e.g., Figure 3, shown below). The information, entered into a database, includes links to the photographs and illustrations. This will allow specific questions to be posed concerning the frequency and distribution of the various materials identified and artifacts recovered, while also easily storing data in a condensed and manageable fashion. Much of the material recovered from the tomb is currently on display in the Copán Museum. The remaining material has been housed in custom-fitted storage containers in the Regional Center of Archaeological Investigations in Copán (e.g., Figure 4, shown below).

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