Sylvanus Griswold Morley fue un arqueólogo estadounidense y un destacado erudito maya. En la primera mitad del siglo XX, contribuyó significativamente al estudio de la civilización maya precolombina a través de extensas excavaciones y publicaciones sobre la escritura jeroglífica maya. Aunque sus teorías han sido reevaluadas, sus obras, particularmente sobre inscripciones calendáricas, todavía se citan hoy en día. El entusiasmo y el apoyo de Morley a los proyectos revelaron mucho sobre los antiguos mayas e inspiraron a futuras generaciones de investigadores.
Best introduction to the topic — easily accessible to beginners. Extremely full in interpretation; very thorough in exposition of variants and unusual features, with reproductions of many inscriptions unavailable elsewhere. Material from Old and New Empires. Includes an Introduction by noted Mayologist J. Eric S. Thompson.
The Books of Chilan Balam are sacred texts of the Maya people of Mexico and Guatemala. In this groundbreaking study, American archaeologist Sylvanus Griswold Morley examines the historical value of these books, showing how they shed light on Maya history, culture, and religion. He also discusses the difficulties of interpreting the ancient Maya script, which was largely unknown at the time of his writing. This book is an important contribution to Maya studies and a fascinating exploration of the ancient Maya world.
Sylvanus Griswold Morley details the excavation of the ancient ruins in Southwestern Colorado, providing a comprehensive account of the artifacts discovered and the historical significance of the excavation. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Southwestern archaeology.