San
Juan Capistrano
Mission
& Archaeological Research
Photos
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Archaeological
Research at the Mission
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Photo
Credits |
Mission
courtyard
(Bill Carlson & cousin
Eva Zaar from Sweden)
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Statue
of
Father Juniperra Serra
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Flower Cart in
Mission Courtyard
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Mission
Courtyard
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Bougenvilla
at the Mission
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Mission
Courtyard
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The
Mission Courtyard
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The
Mission Gardens
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The
Mission Koi Ponds
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The
Mission Gardens
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The
Riderless Horse Statue
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The
Mission Graveyard
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Archaeological
Research at the Mission
Findings
to date (research started in 1979) include
numerous foundations, over 4000 ceramic
items, animal bones, stone implements,
tile, plaster and daily personal items.
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Mysterious
Paintings on the
dome of the old stone church.
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On
the roof of the old church
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More
Paintings
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What
does this mean?
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Centuries
old grafitti
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Recognize
the name?
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