Mayan Numerals

• Study the three core symbols used in Mayan numerals and how they combine for higher values.
• Design glyphs with clear stacking order to convey value at a glance in UI layouts.
• Provide scalable representations for different screen sizes and toggles between small and large displays.
• Offer accessible alternatives, such as textual values or alt text, for screen readers.
• Cross-check with related blocks (for example, Geometric Shapes and Box Drawing) to ensure visual consistency.

Mayans used a dot-and-bar system to encode numbers in a vertical layout. The system is positional and combines simple symbols to represent larger values. In UI contexts, these numerals are often shown in a compact form or in a reusable glyph set for data visualization.

Typical usage includes dashboards, education tools, and historical content where numeric values matter without modern digits. Be mindful of font availability and ensure graceful degradation if glyphs fail to render. Historically, Mayan numerals reflect a counting method that emphasizes base-5 and base-20 concepts, forming a distinctive visual language that informs design choices today.