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University of Arizona archaeologist Takeshi Inomata (left) and archaeologist Melina Garcia excavate a cache of ceremonial artifacts that include mineral pigments associated with cardinal directions. "This is the first case that we've found those pigments associated with each specific direction," Inomata said.

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Photo by Atasta Flores

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