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SCIENCEJul 14 · 11:19 UTCCBS NEWS WORLD

Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time

The name 'White-chested Fox' was identified as an astronomer in ancient Mayan drawings at the San Bartolo-Xultun site, dating from 400 BC to 900 AD. This is the first time an astronomer's name has been deciphered from Mayan ruins.

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