Maya mathematics

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf mathematical system
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Mesoamerica
gptkbp:firstKnownUseOfZero 4th century CE
gptkbp:hasConcept zero
gptkbp:hasFeature symbol
concept of zero
positional notation
vertical notation
additive system
astronomical cycles
base-20 place values
calendar round calculations
multiplicative grouping
recording of large numbers
shell symbol for zero
use in architecture
use in astronomy
use in calendrics
use in codices
use in stelae inscriptions
use in trade
use of dots and bars
gptkbp:hasLetter 0
1
20
5
gptkbp:hasPlaceValue yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Maya mathematics
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Mesoamerican_mathematics
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Olmec_civilization
gptkbp:shellSymbolRepresents zero
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:bar
dot
shell symbol
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Maya_civilization
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:architecture
trade
astronomical calculations
calendar calculations
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Haab'_calendar
gptkb:Tzolk'in_calendar
gptkb:Long_Count_calendar
gptkbp:usesNumeralSystem base-20 system
vigesimal system
gptkbp:writtenBy gptkb:monument
codices
stelae
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Maya_codices
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6