multi-volume work "Biologia Centrali-Americana: Archaeology"
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The multi-volume work "Biologia Centrali-Americana: Archaeology" is a foundational late 19th–early 20th century publication documenting the archaeology, monuments, and ancient cultures of Central America, especially the Maya, through detailed descriptions, drawings, and photographs.
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| multi-volume work "Biologia Centrali-Americana: Archaeology" canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: multi-volume work "Biologia Centrali-Americana: Archaeology" Context triple: [Alfred P. Maudslay, knownFor, multi-volume work "Biologia Centrali-Americana: Archaeology"]
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Views of Ancient Monuments in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan
Views of Ancient Monuments in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan is a 19th-century illustrated volume documenting Maya ruins and other archaeological sites in Mexico and Central America through detailed lithographs and travel narratives.
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B.
Dumbarton Oaks Pre-Columbian Art and Archaeology Studies
Dumbarton Oaks Pre-Columbian Art and Archaeology Studies is a scholarly publication series featuring research on the art, archaeology, and cultures of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, Central America, and South America.
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Smithsonian Studies in Archeology
Smithsonian Studies in Archeology is a scholarly publication series of the Smithsonian Institution that presents research and findings in the field of archaeology.
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Voyage pittoresque et archéologique dans la province d’Yucatán
Voyage pittoresque et archéologique dans la province d’Yucatán is a 19th-century illustrated travel and archaeological study of the Yucatán Peninsula, notable for its early depictions and interpretations of Maya ruins.
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E.
The Ancient Maya
The Ancient Maya is a seminal archaeological and historical study that comprehensively examines the civilization, culture, and achievements of the Maya people of Mesoamerica.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: multi-volume work "Biologia Centrali-Americana: Archaeology" Target entity description: The multi-volume work "Biologia Centrali-Americana: Archaeology" is a foundational late 19th–early 20th century publication documenting the archaeology, monuments, and ancient cultures of Central America, especially the Maya, through detailed descriptions, drawings, and photographs.
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A.
Views of Ancient Monuments in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan
Views of Ancient Monuments in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan is a 19th-century illustrated volume documenting Maya ruins and other archaeological sites in Mexico and Central America through detailed lithographs and travel narratives.
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B.
Dumbarton Oaks Pre-Columbian Art and Archaeology Studies
Dumbarton Oaks Pre-Columbian Art and Archaeology Studies is a scholarly publication series featuring research on the art, archaeology, and cultures of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica, Central America, and South America.
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C.
Smithsonian Studies in Archeology
Smithsonian Studies in Archeology is a scholarly publication series of the Smithsonian Institution that presents research and findings in the field of archaeology.
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D.
Voyage pittoresque et archéologique dans la province d’Yucatán
Voyage pittoresque et archéologique dans la province d’Yucatán is a 19th-century illustrated travel and archaeological study of the Yucatán Peninsula, notable for its early depictions and interpretations of Maya ruins.
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E.
The Ancient Maya
The Ancient Maya is a seminal archaeological and historical study that comprehensively examines the civilization, culture, and achievements of the Maya people of Mesoamerica.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
archaeological publication
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multi-volume work ⓘ |
| audience |
archaeologists
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art historians of pre-Columbian America ⓘ epigraphers ⓘ historians of Mesoamerica ⓘ |
| contains |
drawings of monuments
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inscription drawings ⓘ maps of archaeological regions ⓘ photographs of archaeological sites ⓘ plans of ancient structures ⓘ site descriptions ⓘ |
| countryOfFocus |
Belize
NERFINISHED
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El Salvador NERFINISHED ⓘ Guatemala NERFINISHED ⓘ Honduras NERFINISHED ⓘ Mexico NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| describes | archaeological sites in Central America ⓘ |
| documents |
ancient Central American art
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monuments of the Maya area ⓘ pre-Columbian architecture ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
Maya archaeology
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Mesoamerican archaeology ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Maya hieroglyphic inscriptions
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Maya monumental architecture ⓘ Maya sculpture ⓘ archaeological exploration in Central America ⓘ |
| genre | archaeology ⓘ |
| hasFormat |
illustrated text
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plate volume with drawings and photographs ⓘ |
| hasPart |
atlas or plate volume of Biologia Centrali-Americana: Archaeology
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volume 1 of Biologia Centrali-Americana: Archaeology ⓘ volume 2 of Biologia Centrali-Americana: Archaeology ⓘ volume 3 of Biologia Centrali-Americana: Archaeology ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Central American archaeology
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Maya civilization NERFINISHED ⓘ ancient Central American cultures ⓘ pre-Columbian monuments ⓘ |
| partOf | Biologia Centrali-Americana NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| publicationPeriod |
early 20th century
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late 19th century ⓘ |
| scholarlyImportance |
early systematic documentation of Maya monuments
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foundational work for Central American archaeology ⓘ |
| timePeriodDocumented |
Classic Maya period
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Postclassic Maya period NERFINISHED ⓘ pre-Columbian era ⓘ |
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