Cracking the Maya Code

How have linguists and archaeologists been able to decode the Mayan written language? We find that the Mayan numeric system was the first clue into Mayan language. Part three in this four-part series also touches upon Mayan astronomy and...

Cracking the Maya Code traces the work of scholars, over 200 years, as they attempt to decipher the Maya hieroglyphics. [54:00]

Wesleyan University presents the information on glyphs from the Mayan ruins at Palenque from the on-line exhibit "Unaahil B'aak: The Temples of Palenque".

PDF document that shows structure of Mayan glyphs and translation, including spelling patterns and syntax. Photographs and charts show how meaning is derived from hieroglyphic strip.

Detailed information on the Maya system of writing. The article explains the history of Maya script and how it was deciphered.

While the pictures are great, the content of this presentation is sorely lacking and narrow, details and rationale are totally left out. But, if you are desperate for a quick slide show on Mayan civilization, this one could work. 

After a historical introduction, this site from the University of St. Andrews provides information about the mathematics of the Maya Civilization and shows just how advanced they were.

John Montgomery's Dictionary of Maya Hieroglyphs is a unique reference to the hieroglyphic writing of the ancient Maya that presents over 1,200 hieroglyphs or glyph compounds. Each entry includes the hieroglyph, phonetic transcription,...

Students analyze the symbols presented in a Maya artifact. They create collages that depict a theme related to contemporary life in their community, and write brief analyses explaining the symbolism of the images they chose.