Ancient Maya Astronomer Identified via Mathematical Texts Found in Guatemala

Researchers have identified an ancient Maya astronomer by name, using mathematical texts unearthed at an archaeological site in Guatemala. The findings, published in Nature, shed new light on the sophisticated astronomical knowledge of the Maya civilisation. This is the first time a specific individual has been directly linked to the creation of Maya astronomical records.

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