Discovering the Maya.
Trace the unearthing of the great Maya civilizations in the 19th century, and revel in the excitement of the recent “cracking” of Maya hieroglyphics. Contemplate the extraordinary temple-pyramids, tombs, and athletic courts of the Maya; consider the use of remote sensing technology in uncovering May...
| Format: | Video |
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| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English |
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[San Francisco, California, USA] :
The Great Courses,
2016.
Kanopy Streaming, 2018. |
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| Summary: | Trace the unearthing of the great Maya civilizations in the 19th century, and revel in the excitement of the recent “cracking” of Maya hieroglyphics. Contemplate the extraordinary temple-pyramids, tombs, and athletic courts of the Maya; consider the use of remote sensing technology in uncovering Maya structures; and explore the premier sites of Copán, Palenque, Tikal, and Chichén Itzá. |
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| Item Description: | Title from title frames. Film In Process Record. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (streaming video file) (33 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound |
| Playing Time: | 00:32:58 |
| Format: | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |