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Journal of Book of Mormon Studies 6/1 (1997)
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Notes and Communications: New and Old Light on Shawabtis from Mesoamerica
Title
Notes and Communications: New and Old Light on Shawabtis from Mesoamerica
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
1997
Authors
Gee, John (Primary)
Journal
Journal of Book of Mormon Studies
Pagination
64-69
Volume
6
Issue
1
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Abstract
Two Egyptian shawabti-figurines, reputedly discovered in Acajutla, El Salvador, in 1914, are likely forgeries. Had they been authentic, they might have helped to establish cultural contact between Egypt and Mesoamerica.
Mesoamerica
Ancient America
Forgery
Egypt
Book of Mormon Geography
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