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Royal tombs of Sipan

by Walter Alva, Christopher B. Donnan

This exhibition catalogue details the discovery, excavation, and interpretation of three royal tombs scientifically recovered from Sipán between 1987 and 1990, highlighting the value of archaeological excavation over clandestine looting.

Accession 859 ISBN 0930741307 Publisher Fowler Museum of Cultural History
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