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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Investigation and Conservation at San Bartolo (2002)

For Students 9th - 10th
Excavation reveals murals in tunnels and earliest example of painted hieroglyphic script in Maya Lowlands.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Dictionary of Maya Hieroglyphs

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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PBS

Pbs Nova, Lost King of the Maya

For Students 9th - 10th
A site focused on the dynasty of the Mayan empire. Includes some great audio and video clips.
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Other

Mc Clung Museum: Maya: Portraits of a People

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a short but concise summary of the Mayan civilization along with a timeline and pictures. Can serve as a good introduction to the Mayans. Map of the region is also available.
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Read Works

Read Works: Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas the Mayans

For Teachers 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Mayan civilization. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Reading Maya Hieroglyphs

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a larger site from PBS on Mayan culture, this page refers specifically to the Mayan form of writing through hieroglyphs.