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Archaeologists identify ancient Maya astronomer Sak Tahn Waax in Xultun

Archaeologists identify ancient Maya astronomer Sak Tahn Waax in Xultun

Archaeologists in Xultun, Guatemala, have identified Sak Tahn Waax, a Classic Maya mathematician-astronomer, through hieroglyphs found in a workshop. This discovery provides a rare link between individual intellectual labor and the broader traditions of ancient Maya astronomy.

Science ·14 Jul 2026, 10:32 ·Niko Vale 3 min read