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Mayans wrote in hieroglyphs for the same reason we write in English or other languages. The Mayans had their own system and symbols that mean different things. And a series of symbols in an order mean a different thing. it wasn't until the Spanish went their a one man sat down with one of the Mayans and got him to translate a few symbols that the rest of the world was able to start to deciphers what they were writing
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What achievements did the aramaeans make?
They discovered Hierolglyphics
What is hierolglyphics?
ancient writing, the egyptians used heiroglyphics on the walls of the pyramids.
Who were the only Mayans who learned to read and write?
no
What did Mayans write on?
they would write on trees, temples, and other famous buildings
What language did the Mayans and Aztecs write in?
They didn't have a written language.
How would you distinguish the Inca record keeping system from that of the Mayans?
The thing they used was to write it down on a rock or to communicate by their hands.
What weather did the Mayans have?
The Mayans had hot weather.
What is the birth name of Antonio Mayans?
Antonio Mayans's birth name is Mayans Hervs, Jos Antonio.
Are the Mayans preserving the past?
the mayans are not preserving the past
How did Mayans communicate?
The mayans had a writing called the hieroglyphs.
Why did Mayans build observations?
Why did the mayans build observations
How did the Mayans find mirrors?
YES the Mayans had mirrors
