TREASURE TROVE OF JADE Part 2

Description

Records an archaeological expedition to Veracruz, Mexico, sponsored by the National Geog. Soc. and the Smithsonian Inst. Shows scenes of Mexico City and the surrounding mountains; ruins and pyramids at Tihuacan; the coastline at Acapulco; the volcano, Popocatepetl; and scenes in the towns of Chalula and Cordoba. A camp is built for the expedition. Excavations uncover stone carvings, monuments, and statues at Cerro de las Mesas and Izapa. Shows street scenes and market places of Tapachula and Tehuantepec. The expedition uncovers pottery. burials, picture writing, statuary, and a large deposit of jade ornaments.

Collection

Records of the Office of Inter-American Affairs

Series

Motion Picture Films