NOVA: Cracking the Maya Code

Cracking the Maya Code

Season 33 : Ep. 2|52:48|

The ancient Maya civilization of Central America left behind intricate and mysterious hieroglyphic script carved on monuments, pottery and books. Unlocking its meaning is one of archaeology's fiercest challenges. Until now.Hide Description

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Outstanding work done in deciphering the written language of the ancient Mayans. From early in the century to very recently you are stepped through the process of many individuals working to understand the carvings on temple walls.

about 1 year ago

oh perhaps its more typography and art. I love the idea that whomever scribes a text is able to pick and choose the artistic variant of their choice and then incorporate it as they see fit. its a beautifully artistic way to write..

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wait I meant heiroglyphs in the archeological sites...I realize now you were talking about the destruction of the writing that were extant at the time the Spanish arrived (sorry!) See 4 other replies

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You missed the part where they mention that these cities were abandoned centuries before the Spanish arrived? The Spanish may have stifled them from speaking and writing in their language but the Maya had moved on. Some of the cities in Mexico were buried under layers of earth until the 20th Century. There is little evidence they even knew there were heiroglyphs or could decipher them at all! See 4 other replies

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"The thread you killed (NOVA: Cracking the Maya Code) was not a Flame War." Yes. However the thread was definitely a Forest Fire. And any time you start playing with fire typically someone is going to get Flamed. You can't just go about comparing ancient civilizations to modern day religions and genocides. That's just preposterous. Get a grip people, talk more civilized and this sort of thing will no longer happen. Sheesh. See 8 other replies

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It is sad how the Spaniards nearly destoryed a whole culture.

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I don't really see the irony. They're at fault for being European? See 4 other replies

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