Unworked Obsidian Blocks, Guatemala

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Mark Cartwright
by Simon Burchell
published on 10 August 2022
Unworked Obsidian Blocks, Guatemala Download Full Size Image

Two blocks of unworked obsidian from Guatemala. Obsidian was highly valued throughout ancient Mesoamerica for its cutting edge and polished lustre.

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Burchell, S. (2022, August 10). Unworked Obsidian Blocks, Guatemala. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16255/unworked-obsidian-blocks-guatemala/

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Burchell, Simon. "Unworked Obsidian Blocks, Guatemala." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 10, 2022. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16255/unworked-obsidian-blocks-guatemala/.

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Burchell, Simon. "Unworked Obsidian Blocks, Guatemala." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 10 Aug 2022. Web. 26 Jul 2024.

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