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The ancient Maya developed a writing system.

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Is it true that the ancient Maya developed a writing system?

Yes. Multiple reference and peer-reviewed sources state that the ancient Maya developed a hieroglyphic writing system, with some describing it as the most complete writing system in Mesoamerica.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 8 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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Mesoamerican writing systems
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Mesoamerican writing systems. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesoamerican_writing_systems

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The Ancient Maya
1994
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Morley, S. G. & Sharer, R. J. (1994). The Ancient Maya. books.google.com. http://books.google.com/books?id=c65_g571LyAC&dq=The+ancient+Maya+developed+a+writing+system.&hl=&as_pt=BOOKS&source=gbs_api

Deciphering Maya Hieroglyphic Writing: The State of the Art.
1990
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M., F. V. (1990). Deciphering Maya Hieroglyphic Writing: The State of the Art.. eric.ed.gov. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ431111

Maya Writing - World History EncyclopediaFacebookYouTubeFacebook
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Maya Writing - World History EncyclopediaFacebookYouTubeFacebook. (n.d.). worldhistory.org. https://www.worldhistory.org/article/655/maya-writing/

Early Maya writing at San Bartolo, Guatemala.
2006
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Saturno, W. A., Stuart, D., & Beltrán, B. (2006). Early Maya writing at San Bartolo, Guatemala.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1121745

Maya civilization
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Maya civilization. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_civilization

Maya script - Wikipedia
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Maya script - Wikipedia. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_script

Genetic Affiliation of Pre-Hispanic and Contemporary Mayas Through Maternal Linage.
2016
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Ochoa-Lugo, M. I., Muñoz, M. d. L., Pérez-Ramírez, G., Beaty, K. G., López-Armenta, M., Cervini-Silva, J., Moreno-Galeana, M., Meza, A. M., Ramos, E., Crawford, M. H., & Romano-Pacheco, A. (2016). Genetic Affiliation of Pre-Hispanic and Contemporary Mayas Through Maternal Linage.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.13110/humanbiology.88.2.0136

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