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READ MOREExcavations conducted in a temple chamber located on top of Pyramid X brought about the discovery of two burials and several accompanied offerings dated to the Classic period (ca. 3rd-10th centuries AD)
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READ MOREThanks to the funding received between 2011 and 2013 from the Foundation for Polish Science (Exterius Programme) we realized restoration and consolidation of several examples of art at Nakum as well as preparation of 3D models of buildings investigated by Polish Project. Detailed results of these activities will be posted soon on our webpage.
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READ MORECovered by jungle Pyramid X is shown here during archaeological investigations
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READ MOREMeasurements carried out close to the highest structure of Nakum (Pyramid U)
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READ MORESet of ceramic vessels found during Polish research at Nakum
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READ MOREConservation of an incense burner found at Nakum
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READ MOREDigital reconstruction of Pyramids 14 and 15 excavated during the works of the Nakum Archaeological Project. Reconstruction was prepared by the Guatemalan architect – Breitner Gonzalez
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READ MOREIn 2012 a new carved monument was found in the Northern Sector of Nakum broken into many pieces and lying on the ground, partly covered by soil. In 2013 the stela was restored and we were able to document this rare monument which was covered with the representation of two male figures (showing two kings)
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READ MOREThe 2013 field season of the Nakum Archaeological Project has been just finished. This year Polish-Guatemalan team of archaeologists made several important discoveries at Nakum. They also consolidated and restored important monuments (carved stela and stucco frieze). Investigations were especially focused on the Middle Preclassic period occupation (1000-300 B.C.) and the problem of the first […]
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READ MORERecently, the fourth volume of the Contributions in New World Archaeology (CNWA) series has been issued. CNWA is published by the Institute of Archaeology and Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences. The journal is dealing with various aspects of North and South American archaeology, anthropology and ethnohistory. Its main aim is to publish results of […]