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ERIC Number: EJ431111
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-2224
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Deciphering Maya Hieroglyphic Writing: The State of the Art.
Fields, Virginia M.
Visible Language, v24 n1 p62-73 Win 1990
Describes the historical approaches to the decipherment of ancient Maya writing. Asserts that Mayan hieroglyphics are recognized as true writing because they represent the sounds and structure of spoken language. Discusses the history of Maya hieroglyphic writing and how it was used in that civilization. (PRA)
Descriptors: Ancient History, Higher Education, Ideography, Latin American Culture, Latin American History, Mayan Languages, Symbolic Language
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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