Guatemala City, July 14, 2026 (AFP) - Mayan astronomer's name deciphered from ancient ruins

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2026-07-14

Archaeologists have transcribed mural symbols from Mayan ruins to learn the name of an astronomer and mathmetician from the ancient civilization for the first time, Guatemala's Ministry of Culture said Monday. The name "White-chested Fox" was found in drawings dating from 400 BC to 900 AD at the San Bartolo-Xultun archaeological site on the Mexican border. Culture minister Luis Mendez told reporters researchers at Xultun unearthed a "complete mat......

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