🪶Mayan Glyphs and Writing: Treasures of Dzibanché

Deciphering the past, glyph by glyph

Dzibanché is one of the richest archaeological sites in terms of Mayan epigraphy . From its glyphic stairways to stela fragments, the stone texts allow us to reconstruct an invaluable part of the political, religious, and dynastic history of the Mayans of southern Quintana Roo.

The glyphic ladder

One of the most notable finds is a staircase with glyphs carved in wood and stone dating back to the 5th century AD. It mentions events such as accessions to power, battles, and blood rituals. This piece was key to identifying the Kaanul kings as the ancient rulers of the site.

The art of writing in stone

Maya glyphs are not just visual art, but complex historical records. They are read in pairs and columns, combining phonograms and logograms that require specialized interpretation. Their preservation at Dzibanché is exceptional, which has facilitated modern epigraphic studies.

Conclusion: Dzibanché is a key point for understanding Mayan writing and the oldest dynastic records in the south of the Yucatán Peninsula.