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Shrines of Yucatan

Shrines of Yucatan

Genres

Documentary

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A visit to the structures built by the ancient Mayans at Chichén Itzá, on the Yucatán Peninsula.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

2/10

Release Date

24 February 1945

Country

United States of America

Cast

James A. FitzPatrick

James A. FitzPatrick

Narrator (voice)

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