Group of people viewing a Mayan stone pyramid at Altun Ha, Belize

Alternative Title

Altun Ha, Belize

Creator

John C. OgdenFollow

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Creation Date

11-1-1977

Abstract

Photograph of multiple people viewing the ruins of Altun Ha, Belize, an ancient Mayan city. A large stone pyramid, surrounded by trees and other vegetation, is seen in the middle of the photograph. This photograph was taken by Dr. John C. Ogden when he and his colleagues visited Altun Ha, Belize before they departed on their research expedition to Miskito Bank, Nicaragua aboard the R/V [Research Vessel] Alpha Helix from October 13, 1977 to November 18, 1977 where their research included studies on seagrasses, fish, sea urchins, and the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas).

Keywords

Altun Ha Site (Belize), Maya architecture--Pyramids, Ancient architecture, Archaeology, Marine biologists, Heritage tourism

Extent

2 x 2 inches cardboard projector slide with Kodachrome 35mm color photographic film

Physical Collection

Dr. John Ogden Caribbean and Coral Reef collection

Digital Date

2023

Media Type

Color slides

Identifier

O19-00080

Recommended Citation

Ogden, John C., "Group of people viewing a Mayan stone pyramid at Altun Ha, Belize" (1977). Binder 04: Photographs and Images. Image 6.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ogden_images/6