The Code of Kings The Language of Seven Sacred Maya Temples and Tombs

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The Code of Kings The Language of Seven Sacred Maya Temples and Tombs by Schele, Linda; Mathews, Peter; Kerr, Justin; Everton, Macduff, 9780684852096
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  • ISBN: 9780684852096 | 0684852098
  • Cover: Paperback
  • Copyright: 6/6/1999

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This unique and extraordinary guide to seven major sites of Maya civilization highlights the pioneering work of two great scholars of ancient America. For readers at every level -- from the casual tourist to the serious student --The Code of Kingsrelies on Linda Schele and Peter Mathews's revolutionary work in the decipherment of the hieroglyphs that cover the surfaces of Maya ruins to give us a far clearer picture of Maya culture than we have ever had.Richly illustrated with line art and the incomparable photography of Justin Kerr and Macduff Everton,The Code of Kingsis a landmark contribution to our understanding of the Maya and a phenomenal guided tour of seven of the most awesome and magical spots on Earth.