John Lloyd Stephens
American archaeologist and explorer
Born
November 28th, 1805
219 years ago
Died
1852
173 years ago — 47 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
United States
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Contributed significantly to the field of archaeology and exploration in Central America during the 19th century. Conducted pioneering expeditions to ancient Maya sites, including Copán and Palenque, which brought attention to these archaeological treasures. Published influential works detailing the findings, including 'Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan'. Collaborated with artist Frederick Catherwood, whose illustrations helped visualize the sites.
Conducted excavations at Copán and Palenque
Published 'Incidents of Travel in Central America'
Collaborated with Frederick Catherwood
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