Maya & Filippo Look for Whales by Alinka Rutkowska

It is the only pre-Hispanic writing system of Mesoamerica that has been largely deciphered (see image below).

The ancient Maya are credited with creating the most advanced Mesoamerican writing system, which was logo-syllabic, meaning that it consists of pictorial symbols or glyphs that represent either entire words or syllables. They left an artistic legacy that ranges from intricately carved monolithic sculptures to complex mural cycles. They were also joined by political interaction in the form of warfare and intermarriage. and Other Retailers)Alinka Rutkowska, Taken at NightChrista A. The ancient Maya were united by belief systems, cultural practices that included a distinct architectural style, and a writing system. 2)Jacob Immanuel Schochet, The Complete Idiots Guide to Word Search Puzzles. In the early 21st century some 30 Mayan languages were spoken by more than five million people, most of whom were bilingual in Spanish. The Maya are a culturally affiliated people that continue to speak their native languages and still often use the ancient 260-day ritual calendar for religious practices. Maya, Mesoamerican Indians occupying a nearly continuous territory in southern Mexico, Guatemala, and northern Belize. The ancient Maya were united by belief systems, cultural practices that included a distinct architectural style, and a writing system. Today, these sites are located in the countries of Mexico, Belize, Honduras and Guatemala (image: CC BY-SA 3.0) The Maya are a culturally affiliated people that continue to speak their native languages and still often use the ancient 260-day ritual calendar for religious practices.

Map showing the extent of the Maya civilization (red), compared to all other Mesoamerica cultures (black).

Maya & Filippo Look for Whales by Alinka Rutkowska