Examples Of Maya Commotion And Language

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Maya commotion and language

The Maya had 3 ways of commutation. Pottery was made with hieroglyph writing in the village. So they can talk to each other in the village. Commutation is important because commutation is a way of life in the hole town. Worship their gods and spirit animals in the temples.

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