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A DECISION of the Supreme Court of Mexico, it is reported by Science Service (Washington, D.C.), is expected during the current month, which is of considerable moment for the future study of the archæology of Central America. The point at issue is the control by individual States of the archæological sites within their respective boundaries. For some years the Central Government, largely owing to the influence of Señaor Gamio, himself an archæologist of note, has displayed commendable energy in the examination and excavation of the archæological sites of the country. Any decision which would hamper or disturb the organisation of systematic exploration would be unfortunate in the extreme. The arrangements for the season now opening are already complete; but work cannot go forward until the decision of the courts is known. It may be hoped that whatever the verdict, some modus vivendi will be attained to satisfy both local interests and any claims the Central Government may justly put forward on the ground of its superior facilities for organised research.
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Archæological Studies in Mexico. Nature 130, 656 (1932). https://doi.org/10.1038/130656b0
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