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Breaking the Maya Code

6.520081h 56mMovieDocumentaryMysteryHistory

The complex and beautiful hieroglyphic script of the ancient Maya was until recently one of the last great undeciphered writing systems. Based on the best-selling book by Michael Coe, called by the New York Times "one of the great stories…

DirectorDavid Lebrun
WriterDavid Lebrun

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by David Lebrun

CCH Pounder
CCH Pounder
Narrator (voice)
Michael D. Coe
Michael D. Coe
Self
Ian Graham
Ian Graham
Self
Nikolai Grube
Nikolai Grube
Self
Peter Mathews
Peter Mathews
Self

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