Kryptos sculpture (ca. 1990) at the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia near Washington, D.C. by James Herbert Sanborn located in James M. Goode's Virginia Suburbs

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Kryptos is a sculpture by James Herbert Sanborn created around 1990, located at the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia. Made from granite, copper, wood, and lodestone, it is known for its cryptic inscriptions. The artwork is featured in James M. Goode's 'Washington Sculpture' and symbolizes themes of secrecy and intelligence. It stands as a unique piece of public art within the Washington, D.C. suburbs.