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=Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (1892-1965)=
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Samuel Kirkland Lothrop was an [[archaeologist]] and [[anthropologist]] who specialized in [[Central America|Central]] and [[South America|South American]] Studies. As a result of taking part in numerous excavations in the Central and South American areas, he made many written contributions to the field of study. He is also known for obtaining the unique privilege to perform excavations in Argentine Territory as well as his excavations of the [[Stone spheres of Costa Rica]]. Today his work, ''Pottery of Costa Rica and Nicaragua'', is still considered the ultimate authority on such subjects.
Samuel Kirkland Lothrop was an [[archaeologist]] and [[anthropologist]] who specialized in [[Central America|Central]] and [[South America|South American]] Studies. As a result of taking part in numerous excavations in the Central and South American areas, he made many written contributions to the field of study. He is also known for obtaining the unique privilege to perform excavations in Argentine Territory as well as his excavations of the [[Stone spheres of Costa Rica]]. Today his work, ''Pottery of Costa Rica and Nicaragua'', is still considered the ultimate authority on such subjects.<ref name="Lothrop">[Willey, Gordon R. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop: July 6, 1892-January 10, 1965. Washington, D.C.: National Academy of Sciences, 1976. Print.]</ref>

==Early Life==

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Samuel Kirkland Lothrop (1892-1965)

Samuel Kirkland Lothrop was an archaeologist and anthropologist who specialized in Central and South American Studies. As a result of taking part in numerous excavations in the Central and South American areas, he made many written contributions to the field of study. He is also known for obtaining the unique privilege to perform excavations in Argentine Territory as well as his excavations of the Stone spheres of Costa Rica. Today his work, Pottery of Costa Rica and Nicaragua, is still considered the ultimate authority on such subjects.[1]

Early Life

  1. ^ [Willey, Gordon R. Samuel Kirkland Lothrop: July 6, 1892-January 10, 1965. Washington, D.C.: National Academy of Sciences, 1976. Print.]