Birthdate: September 28, 1857
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Died: May 11, 1935
Edward Herbert Thompson was an American archaeologist and consul to Yucatán, Mexico. He focused on studying the Maya civilization and conducted early examinations and excavations at different Maya sites. Thompson made important discoveries, including the Temple of the Initial Series and excavating graves in the Ossario. He is renowned for dredging the Cenote Sagrado, where valuable artifacts were unearthed. Despite legal challenges related to artifact removal, Thompson’s work significantly enhanced the understanding of Maya culture and history.
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