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To: zeestephen

Aztecs & Toltecs had the Nahuatl script
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aztec_script

The Mayan has a script (Maya glyphs) that is hieroglyphic in nature. It is the only Mesoamerican writing system that has been substantially deciphered.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_script

As far as the wheel goes, some theorize that without a large strong draft animal no need for a wheel. Also, with plenty of slaves available, no need for ease of transport. They did have wheels on what looks like children’s toys.

The Incas had no written language. They had a way of keeping records with a knotted rope system called Quipu. Not a real written language.


16 posted on 03/01/2025 11:19:20 AM PST by Reily (a)
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To: Reily
Re: "Written language"

Perhaps I should have said there were no significant libraries or repositories for business contracts in the New World in 1500?

26 posted on 03/01/2025 12:20:15 PM PST by zeestephen (Trump Landslide? Kamala lost the election by 230,000 votes, in WI, MI, and PA.)
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