Researchers have identified previously unnoticed glyphs in a cave near Teotihuacan that may represent a writing system used by the ancient city's inhabitants.

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Researchers have reexamined faint glyphs in a cave near the ancient Mesoamerican city of Teotihuacan and argue they represent a genuine writing system, not just decorative art. One glyph appears to read 'Singing Mountain,' matching a place name found in murals kilometers away, reinforcing the idea that Teotihuacan had a system of writing similar to the Maya.

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The claim is based on a new study reported by Phys.org, a reputable science news outlet that typically covers peer-reviewed research. The specific interpretation of 'Singing Mountain' as matching murals, mentioned in a Phys.org Facebook post, suggests detailed findings, but the full study has not been independently verified yet. The provenance tier (reports a named primary source from a reputable secondary) indicates the core finding is credible.

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