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Book Synopsis: The inside story of one of the great intellectual breakthroughs of our time―the first great decipherment of an ancient script―now revised and updated. In the past dozen years, Maya decipherment has made great strides, in part due to the Internet, which has made possible the truly international scope of hieroglyphic scholarship: glyphic experts can be found not only in North America, Mexico, Guatemala, and western Europe but also in Russia and the countries of eastern Europe. The third edition of this classic book takes up the thorny question of when and where the Maya script first appeared in the archaeological record, and describes efforts to decipher its meaning on the extremely early murals of San Bartolo. It includes iconographic and epigraphic investigations into how the Classic Maya perceived and recorded the human senses, a previously unknown realm of ancient Maya thought and perception. There is now compelling documentary and historical evidence bearing on the question of why and how the “breaking of the Maya code” was the achievement of Yuri V. Knorosov―a Soviet citizen totally isolated behind the Iron Curtain―and not of the leading Maya scholar of his day, Sir Eric Thompson. What does it take to make such a breakthrough, with a script of such complexity as the Maya? We now have some answers, as Michael Coe demonstrates here. 112 black-and-white illustrations
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Unlock the secrets of ancient civilizations with Breaking the Maya Code (Third Edition)! Discover the extraordinary story of decoding the ancient Maya script - one of the most remarkable intellectual breakthroughs of our time. With the help of the Internet, experts from around the world have collaborated to decipher this enigmatic script, bringing us closer to understanding the fascinating world of the Maya civilization.
Get a deeper insight into the origins of the Maya script with the updated third edition. Explore the early murals of San Bartolo and uncover the mysteries of when and where the script first appeared in the archaeological record. Delve into the intriguing realm of ancient Maya thought and perception through the investigation of their iconography and epigraphy surrounding the human senses.
What sets this book apart is the revelation of the true hero behind the decipherment - Yuri V. Knorosov, a Soviet citizen who accomplished this incredible feat despite being isolated behind the Iron Curtain. Unearth the compelling historical evidence behind why Knorosov, and not the leading Maya scholar of the time, Sir Eric Thompson, cracked the Maya code.
Embark on an extraordinary journey through time and space, as acclaimed author Michael Coe takes you on a gripping exploration of the Maya script. Packed with 112 black-and-white illustrations that bring the text to life, Breaking the Maya Code (Third Edition) is a must-read for anyone fascinated by ancient civilizations and the power of human intellect.
Don't miss your chance to unravel the mysteries of the Maya civilization. Grab your copy of Breaking the Maya Code (Third Edition) today and embark on an adventure that will leave you in awe of the incredible achievements of ancient cultures. Get it now!
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