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Maya on the Thames 2019

08 February 2019–10 February 2019, 7:00 pm–5:00 pm

Maya on the Thames 2019

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UCL Institute of Archaeology

The 6th Annual Maya Workshops, Maya on the Thames, will take place at the UCL Institute of Archaeology from 8-10 February 2019.

The weekend of events will be full of all things Maya: an introductory lecture and two different workshops run for all levels and interests.

Each workshop will be led by experts in the field of Maya culture and epigraphy and all participants are also invited to attend the introductory lecture given by Harri Kettunen (University of Helsinki) on the Friday evening.

Maya on the Thames Workshops

Introduction to Maya Writing (Beginner's Hieroglyph Workshop) led by Ramzy Barrois

(10am - 5.30pm Saturday 9 February and 10am - 5pm Sunday 10 February 2019)

The information drawn from Maya hieroglyphic texts has fundamentally changed our understanding of ancient Maya culture. The ability to read and contextualize what the Maya themselves wrote about their history and rituals provides a fascinating and unparalleled insight into a past culture whose descendants continue to thrive in the communities of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and Honduras.

The objective of this two-day workshop is to provide an intensive introduction to the study of Maya hieroglyphs. Alongside lectures aimed at introducing participants to the core concepts of Maya epigraphy and giving them a grounding to pursue decipherment independently, participants will also have the opportunity to decipher hieroglyphs on their own and in groups during the workshop, with assistance from the tutors.

No previous knowledge of Maya culture, Maya hieroglyphs, ancient scripts, or linguistics is required. By the end of the workshop, participants will understand the basic structure of Maya texts, be able to decipher calendrical information, reconstruct chronologies, identify verbs and nominal phrases, and much more. 

The Development and Visual Characteristics of Maya Hieroglyphs led by Harri Kettunen (University of Helsinki)

(10am - 5.30pm Saturday 9 February and 10am - 5pm Sunday 10 February 2019)

Registration

Tickets for the hieroglyphic workshops (two days) are £33 (£22 student). All ticket prices include admission to the introductory lecture on the Friday.

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