Witness the 1940 excavation of the legendary Sitio Conte gold site
In short: This archival footage captures the 1940 excavation of Sitio Conte, a major archaeological site in Cocle. It offers a rare look at the field operations, local workers, and the subsequent documentation of exquisite gold artifacts at the Penn Museum.
The film provides a behind-the-scenes perspective on the 1940 expedition to Sitio Conte. It documents the logistical realities of the dig, including fieldworkers navigating the river with canoes to transport essential supplies.
Beyond the excavation site, the footage transitions to the Penn Museum, where the recovered gold artifacts were processed. It captures the meticulous work of the museum staff, including a scene where an employee models a recovered gold breastplate, highlighting the scale and craftsmanship of these ancient treasures.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Cocle #2
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