num_pages: 432
description: This unique and extraordinary guide to seven major sites of Maya civilization highlights the pioneering work of two great scholars of ancient America. For readers at every level -- from the casual tourist to the serious student -- The Code of Kings relies on Linda Schele and Peter Mathews's revolutionary work in the decipherment of the hieroglyphs that cover the surfaces of Maya ruins to give us a far clearer picture of Maya culture than we have ever had.Richly illustrated with line art and the incomparable photography of Justin Kerr and Macduff Everton, The Code of Kings is a landmark contribution to our understanding of the Maya and a phenomenal guided tour of seven of the most awesome and magical spots on Earth.
language: English
title: The Code of Kings: The Language of Seven Sacred Maya Temples and Tombs
titlecomplete: The Code of Kings: The Language of Seven Sacred Maya Temples and Tombs
genres: Anthropology, Archaeology, Nonfiction, Art, History
ratings_count: 87
publisher: Scribner