An Unexplored Realm in the Heartland of the Southern Gulf ... - Famsi

estriction prohibiting further excavations. These natural processes created a 1.5 km long
stratigraphic profile across the site (Figure 5.1). At numerous locations, the river’s
actions have exposed archaeological features and significant quantities of cultural
material, the most prominent of which was the exposure of the Olmec throne. The
majority of exposed artifacts are ceramic artifacts, however (Figure 5.2).
Figure 5.1. View of river cut bank extending south across the site. River is at a
moderate flood stage.
Figure 5.2. Example of exposed stratigraphy containing ceramic deposits
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