Template:Did you know nominations/Ancient Maya graffiti


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The result was: promoted by Allen3 talk 17:51, 13 April 2015 (UTC)

Ancient Maya graffiti

 * ... that most ancient Maya graffiti (pictured) was probably produced by the Maya elite in their own dwellings, with some later additions by squatters?
 * Reviewed: Vontimitta Kodandarama Swamy Temple

Created by Simon Burchell (talk). Self nominated at 19:47, 27 March 2015 (UTC).


 * Symbol question.svg As usual, a thorough, well-written, well-researched and interesting article. Partial AGF on offline/pay-for-view sources, but the subject and the assertions made in the article were verified through the Andrews and Hutson publications. Hook is interesting, referenced, image is suitable and properly licensed. QPQ review is still pending. One issue, though: since the authorship is not 100% certain, and since there do appear to have been additions by squatters, why not qualify or include this information into the hook? Either by saying that "most graffiti" was produced by the elites, or by adding that some of it was added by squatters after the buildings were abandoned. And a minor quibble, which does not affect the nomination: as the chronology of the Maya is largely unknown to the general public, I'd suggest including the dates to which the various periods (early Classic, post-Classic, etc) correspond. Constantine  ✍  22:30, 27 March 2015 (UTC)
 * I've tweaked the hook and added the QPQ. Fair point about the chronology - it was something I had in mind but hadn't gotten around to... All the best, Simon Burchell (talk) 09:49, 28 March 2015 (UTC)
 * Symbol confirmed.svg Great, then this is good to go! Constantine  ✍  11:22, 28 March 2015 (UTC)