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    Maya Scholar Deciphers Meaning of Newly Discovered Monument That Refers to 2012

    By Paola Bueche, College of Fine Arts
    Published: June 28, 2012

    A recent discovery in Maya ruins of Guatemala, deciphered by UT art historian David Stuart, yields only the second reference to 2012. But what does it mean?

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      Richard Buckner, Ph.D said on July 13, 2012 at 1:23 p.m.
      The father of a friend of mine deciphered the Mayan cursive writing in spirals thought to be glyphs. It seems that the prior idea does not die easily. Glad we are not going to die December 21.
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      Jim Birch said on July 12, 2012 at 5:13 p.m.
      Excellent work, Dr. Stuart. Extremely interesting.