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Breaking the Maya code / Michael D. Coe

by Michael D. Coe

This revised edition documents the history and intellectual process behind the decipherment of an ancient script. It examines the methods used to unlock the meaning of the forgotten writing system.

Accession 1083 ISBN 0500050619 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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