Phys.org·3 min read·medium
Hidden in Maya wall writings: A named astronomer emerges from 1,200-year-old calculations
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Researchers have identified the name of a Maya astronomer for the first time by transcribing mathematical microtexts found on a wall in Xultun, Guatemala. This discovery provides rare insight into the identities and methods of the scholars who managed complex timekeeping for Maya society.
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