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Famous explorers striking discovery. Dated tablet found on Hitherto Unknown Maya
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Famous explorers striking discovery. Dated tablet found on Hitherto Unknown Maya
Famous explorers striking discovery.
Dated tablet found on Hitherto Unknown Maya Site in Virgin Forests of Yucatan.
Dr Thomas Gann, the famous explorer who discovered Lubaanturn, seated on Maya ruin.
22 February 1926
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Media ID 11011766
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Coba Dr Gann Maya Mayan Twenties Nineteen Twenties
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the early twentieth century, where famous explorer Dr. Thomas Gann unveils a remarkable find in the heart of the Yucatan's virgin forests. The image captures a moment frozen in time on 22nd February 1926, as Dr. Gann sits atop an ancient Maya ruin. The discovery that unfolded before Dr. Gann was nothing short of extraordinary - a dated tablet from a hitherto unknown Maya site named Lubaanturn. This finding sent shockwaves through the archaeological community and shed new light on the rich history of Mayan civilization. As we gaze upon this monochrome scene, it is impossible not to feel the weight of anticipation and excitement that must have filled the air that day. Driven by curiosity and armed with determination, explorers like Dr. Gann ventured into uncharted territories to uncover hidden treasures buried beneath layers of time. This photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our insatiable thirst for knowledge about our past. It reminds us that there are still mysteries waiting to be unraveled within untouched corners of our world. Preserved by TopFoto. co. uk, this image offers us a glimpse into an era between wars when exploration was at its peak and Europeana photography flourished as evidence of mankind's relentless pursuit for understanding our collective heritage.
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