Yuri Knorozov

Linguist and ethnographer, Maya script researcher

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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