Breaking the Maya Code

Story

Synopsis

The complex and beautiful hieroglyphic script of the ancient Maya was until recently one of the last great undeciphered writing systems. Based on the best-selling book by Michael Coe, called by the New York Times "one of the great stories of 20th century scientific discovery", Breaking the Maya Code traces the epic quest to unlock the secrets of the script across 200 years, nine countries and three continents.

Director

David Lebrun

Writers

David Lebrun

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

5 May 2008

Budget

$1,000,000

Ensemble

Cast

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  CCH Pounder

  Narrator (voice)

• Michael D. Coe

  Self

• Ian Graham

  Self

• Nikolai Grube

  Self

• Peter Mathews

  Self