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Researchers have deciphered the name of an ancient Maya astronomer and mathematician from wall texts in Guatemala. The find links a real person to early scientific work and deepens understanding of Maya knowledge.
Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/astronomer-name-deciphered-mayan-ruins-white-chested-fox/

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Gizmodo: Archaeologists Just Found the Earliest Known Named Scientist in the Ancient Americas. “In a paper published today in Antiquity, the research team reports the first-ever known Maya mathematician-astronomer, Saktahnwaax (‘White-Chested Fox’), who likely lived around 800 CE.”

Classic Maya dogs were imported from 500-800km away and fed richer corn-and-meat diets than many humans. New isotope research traces their origins across the Maya world. #Archaeology #MayaHistory #Zooarchaeology https://www.anthropology.net/p/dogs-from-distant-kingdoms-isotopes

Yucatan Times: Xcaret will no longer be able to use Mayan symbols in its tourist attractions. “Mexico’s Supreme Court has ruled against Xcaret, prohibiting the ecotourism giant from using Mayan symbols in its attractions, hotels, and promotional materials. The decision, backed by a majority of justices, underscores constitutional protections for Indigenous cultural heritage.”