Maya Hieroglyphic Writing - Foundation Level

Learn the basics of deciphering Maya hieroglyphic writing

This foundation-level course provides you with the background you need to translate captions in ancient Maya hieroglyphic script. You will learn tips and tricks for mastering the days of the Maya calendar system and the most common glyphs in inscriptions.


Your Instructor


Catherine Wilde
Catherine Wilde

Catherine holds a Master's degree in Mesoamerican Art History from the University of Texas at Austin and has travelled to over 30 Mesoamerican sites and a dozen museums.

She has lived in Mexico and Panama and traveled through Guatemala and Honduras.
She speaks English, Spanish and Dulegaya (an indigenous dialect of Panama), and is a constant learner of Mayan and Central Mexican languages.
She has a passion for teaching and loves sharing what she learns with others.
When she is not learning or teaching, she is probably spending time with her husband and their pets, Oakley and Willow.


Course Curriculum



Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
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What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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