Mesoamerica – Maya: Writing and Sacred Books. Sacred Mayan Astrology and Astronomy

Presented by Maria Chester

In Mayan culture there was no linguistic distinction between words painting, drawing and writing. All modern Mayan languages are derived from Proto-Mayan, a language spoken at least 5,000 years ago. Mayan languages were written in hieroglyphic script which was widespread during the Classic period of Maya civilization (c. 250–900 CE). The Maya had a visually striking writing system which employed ideograms to create innumerable books known as the Mayan Codices. Priests alone could write these sacred books. Paper, made from the inner bark of the fig tree ( amate paper ), was used. Through their sacred books we can appreciate the scientific developments of this amazing civilisation.

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Saturday 26 July 2025 Rockhampton (QLD)

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