Cracking the Maya code

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Title:

Author:

Coe, Michael D. Breaking the Maya code.

Publication Information:

[Boston] : WGBH Educational Foundation : WGBH, [2008]

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (54 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Summary:

The ancient Maya civilization of Central America left behind an intricate and mysterious hieroglyphic script carved on monuments and painted on pottery and bark books. This program highlights the ingenious breakthroughs that cracked the code, unleashing a flood of dramatic new insights about the ancient civilization.

General Note:

Based on the book, Breaking the Maya code, by Michael D. Coe.

Special features: Printable materials for educators; access to the Nova web site; closed captions; described for the visually impaired.

Language:

English

Contents:

1. The forgotten Maya temples -- 2. A hidden history -- 3. Political roadblock -- 4. Child's play -- 5. Cultural revelations.

Personal Subject:

Coe, Michael D.-Film and video adaptations.

Subject Term:

Mayan languages -- Writing.

Inscriptions, Mayan.