Martha J. Macri Ph.D.

About the Author

Dr. Martha J. Macri is a distinguished archaeologist and epigraphist specializing in ancient Mesoamerican civilizations, with a particular focus on the intricate world of Maya hieroglyphs. Holding a Ph.D. in anthropology, she has dedicated her career to deciphering and cataloging the symbolic language of the Maya, bridging the gap between ancient scripts and modern scholarship. As a professor emerita at the University of California, Davis, Macri has contributed extensively to the field through her meticulous research and collaborative projects that illuminate the cultural and historical contexts of Maya inscriptions. Her groundbreaking works, including The New Catalog of Maya Hieroglyphs, Volume One: The Classic Period Inscriptions and Volume Two: Codical Texts, serve as indispensable resources for scholars studying the Civilization of the American Indian Series, offering comprehensive analyses that enhance our understanding of this enigmatic civilization.