Lost Kingdoms of the Maya

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The Society, 1993 - History - 248 pages
This new National Geographic book spans the 4,000-year-old history of the Maya, who developed one of the most remarakable civilizations in pre-Colombian America.The authors detail the painstaking work of reconstructing and deciphering the intricate hieroglyphs left behind by Mayan scribes--records that have led to wondrous discoveries. 170 full-color photographs. Maps.

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ANCIENT MAYA
16
A Cosmic View
43
Religion and Ritual
135
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