Investigate how archaeologists are unraveling the mysteries of Classic Maya culture and people. Try your hand at deciphering Maya numbers. Make and take home images of bahlam (jaguar), chan (snake), and sotz’ (bat), complex Maya glyphs. Participate in a special gallery program at 2:00. Appropriate for ages 8 and up. Free with Museum admission.
Family Program: Archaeology of the Ancient Maya
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2009
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Location: Peabody Museum, 11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge, MA
Contact: Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, www.peabody.harvard.edu