Yuri Knorozov
Linguist and ethnographer, Maya script researcher
Born
November 19th, 1922
102 years ago
Died
March 31st, 1999
25 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Russia
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A Russian linguist and ethnographer, contributions focused on deciphering the Maya script. Developed a method for reading and understanding the ancient text, which significantly advanced the field of Mesoamerican studies. Published works that outlined grammatical structures and meanings within the glyphs. The research provided insights into Maya culture and history, facilitating further scholarly investigation into Maya civilization and languages.
Deciphered the Maya script
Published significant studies on Mesoamerican languages
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