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Learn the basics for how to read ancient Maya, and learn to read the glyph for chocolate: cacao!
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While studying art history in college, Lily became fascinated with ancient Mediterranean and Mesoamerican cultures. She spent a month on an archaeological expedition in Belize in 2004. In her spare time she enjoys beekeeping and reading old ghost stories.
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APA Style
Ball, L. (2015, May 22). How to read a Maya glyph. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/624/how-to-read-a-maya-glyph/
Chicago Style
Ball, Lily. "How to read a Maya glyph." World History Encyclopedia, May 22, 2015. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/624/how-to-read-a-maya-glyph/.
MLA Style
Ball, Lily. "How to read a Maya glyph." World History Encyclopedia, 22 May 2015, https://www.worldhistory.org/video/624/how-to-read-a-maya-glyph/.
