What are Mayan numerals?

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What are Mayan numerals?

Mayan numerals are a numeral system used by the ancient Mayan civilization to represent numbers. The Mayans had a vigesimal (base-20) numeral system, which means they used a combination of dots and bars to represent different quantities. The dots represented units (1-4), while the bars represented fives (5, 10, 15, etc.). The Mayan numerals were written vertically, with the least significant digit at the bottom and the most significant digit at the top. This numeral system allowed the Mayans to perform complex mathematical calculations and keep track of time in their calendars.